Hänsel
A pet form of Hans, "little Hans," ultimately from Johannes, "Yahweh is gracious."
Meaning and origin
Hänsel takes the everyday South German nickname Hans and adds the affectionate -el ending, so it works out to something like "little Hans."
How to pronounce Hänsel
| German | HEN-zel /ˈhɛnzl̩/ |
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