The baby name Hansi is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced German: /ˈhansi/ — "HAHN-see" (English approximation: "HAN-see" /ˈhænsɪ/).
Hansi is German in Origin.
The baby name Hansi is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced German: /ˈhansi/ — "HAHN-see" (English approximation: "HAN-see" /ˈhænsɪ/).
Hansi is German in Origin.
Hansi is a German diminutive of Hans, itself a short form of Johannes, from Hebrew Yohanan, "God is gracious." In Austria, Bavaria, and Switzerland it functions as an affectionate nickname and, more rarely, as an independent given name, especially for boys. The form evokes Alpine folk culture through notable bearers like singer Hansi Hinterseer. Related variants include Hans, Hänsel/Hansel, Hannes, and the Afrikaans Hansie; cognates of the root include Johann, Johannes, Jan, and Jens.
Separately, Hansi appears in South Asia as a feminine name from Hindi hansi/haansi, "laughter," a cheerful virtue meaning. Spellings vary (Hansi, Haansi), and usage occurs across Hindi- and Punjabi-speaking communities. Note that this Indian etymology is distinct from Sanskrit hamsi "swan," sometimes mistakenly linked. Overall, Hansi is a cross-cultural, largely diminutive-born name with meanings ranging from divine favor to joy.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | Girls | 0 | #35 | 1 | 2,021 |
| AL | 0 | #75 | 2 | 2,372 | |
| KW | 0 | #120 | 2 | 5,216 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #121 | 5 | 3,755 |
| SI | Girls | 0 | #177 | 1 | 2,769 |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| Austria | 0 | #200 | 14 | 850 | |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #210 | 291 | 2,180 |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 4,970 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #250 | 2 | 6,592 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #300 | 4 | 5,122 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #301 | 25 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #302 | 15 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #326 | 7 | 7,401 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #359 | 4 | 8,539 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| France | Boys | 2000 | #375 | 3 | 2,309 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #386 | 11 | 15,987 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #387 | 3 | 7,057 |
| Germany | 0 | #400 | 38 | 2,542 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #416 | 100 | 19,177 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #438 | 685 | 5,697 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #499 | 55 | 20,968 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| BH | 0 | #538 | 16 | 17,937 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #544 | 4 | 10,981 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #573 | 3 | 12,054 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #618 | 14 | 13,121 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #630 | 3 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #642 | 4 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #671 | 12 | 3,552 |
| LB | 0 | #686 | 5 | 13,263 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #696 | 5 | 13,390 |
| IT | 0 | #704 | 11 | 4,183 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #753 | 17 | 18,755 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #818 | 21 | 4,949 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #895 | 41 | 25,931 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #913 | 3 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #920 | 11 | 5,610 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #923 | 4 | 14,506 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #942 | 10 | 5,873 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 3 | 14,861 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 3 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,066 | 7 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,137 | 7 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,162 | 17 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,229 | 6 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,401 | 71 | 10,046 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,427 | 20 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,601 | 14 | 28,008 |
Hansi is popular in 49 countries — most recent births per country:
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