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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.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: German
Pronunciation: German: /ˈhansi/ — "HAHN-see" (English approximation: "HAN-see" /ˈhænsɪ/)

What is the meaning of the name Hansi ?

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.

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Hansi – Popularity by country

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:

France
AE
AL
Austria
BH

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People also ask about Hansi

Hansi is predominantly a boy's name.
Hansi is a 2 syllable name, pronounced German: /ˈhansi/ — "HAHN-see" (English approximation: "HAN-see" /ˈhænsɪ/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Hans, Hänsel, Hansl, Hannes and Hansie.
Across languages, Hansi has these equivalents: Johnny (English), Jan (Dutch/Scandinavian), Juanito (Spanish diminutive), Giovannino (Italian diminutive), Ivan (Slavic form).
Yes — Hansi ranked #375 in France in 2000, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Hansi ranks highest in France (#375 in 2000).