Hanne

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Pronounced HAH-nuh /ˈhɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: A Scandinavian and German form of Hannah/Johanna, from the Hebrew, 'grace; favor; God is gracious.' A crisp, gentle Northern European name.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp Northern name: Hanne is a form of Hannah, 'grace' (said 'HAH-nuh'). Gentle and classic.

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Origin MediumScandinavian, German

MeaningA Scandinavian and German form of Hannah/Johanna, from the Hebrew, 'grace; favor; God is gracious.' A crisp, gentle Northern European name.

U.S. rank (2017)#16767 ↗ Rising

2017 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 177

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hanne is a Scandinavian/German form of Hannah ('grace'). It reads crisp and gentle - extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'HAH-nuh').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Hanne is a Scandinavian and German form of Hannah/Johanna, from the Hebrew for 'grace; God is gracious' - a crisp, gentle Northern European name (said 'HAH-nuh').

Overall data confidence 46%

References - Hanne — Nordic form of Hannah 'grace'

Variations

HannahHannaJohanne

Nicknames

HanniNana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hanne mean?

Hanne is a Scandinavian/German form of Hannah/Johanna, 'grace; God is gracious.'

How do you pronounce Hanne?

It's said HAH-nuh /ˈhɑː.nə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hanne a boy or girl name?

Hanne is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Hanne?

Hanne is extremely rare in the U.S.