Hasse

Hasse is a Swedish masculine given name that originated as a diminutive or pet form of Hans, itself a contracted form of the Latin Iohannes, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Yohanan meaning God is gracious. It has been a familiar informal name in Scandinavia, particularly Sweden, where it enjoyed steady use throughout the twentieth century. The comedian and filmmaker Hasse Alfredson brought the name notable cultural prominence in Sweden. Related forms include Hans, Johan, and Johannes.