Hasse

Hasse is a Swedish masculine given name that originated as a diminutive or pet form of Hans, itself the Low German and Scandinavian short form of Johannes, which derives from the Hebrew Yohanan meaning God is gracious. The name has been in familiar use across Scandinavia for centuries, carried along by the widespread popularity of Hans throughout the Germanic-speaking world. Notable bearers include the Swedish comedian and filmmaker Hasse Alfredson. Related forms include Hans, Johannes, and Johan.