Hanne

Hanne is a Germanic and Scandinavian short form of Johanne, itself the feminine equivalent of Johann, which derives from the Hebrew Yohanan meaning God is gracious. The name has been widely used across Germany, Denmark, Norway, and the Netherlands for centuries, carried by numerous queens, artists, and literary figures throughout Northern Europe. It functions both as an independent given name and as a nickname for longer forms. Related names include Hanna, Hannah, Johanna, and Jana.