Han

Han is used both as a Chinese given name and as a Germanic/Dutch name with distinct origins. In Chinese, it is written with various characters carrying different meanings depending on the family, though characters meaning cold or the Han dynasty and people are among the most culturally significant associations. In the Dutch and broader Germanic tradition, Han developed as a short form of Johannes, the Latinized form of the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning Yahweh is gracious. Related forms include Hans, Jan, and Johan.