Hanne

Hanne is a Germanic and Scandinavian contracted form of Johanne, itself the feminine equivalent of Johann, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning God is gracious. The name has been widely used throughout Germany, Denmark, Norway, and the Netherlands for centuries, carried by many ordinary women as well as appearing in literature and folk tradition. It functions as an independent given name rather than merely a nickname in modern Scandinavian usage. Related forms include Hanna, Hannah, Hanna, Johanna, and Jana.