Hannu

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Hannu has variations in meaning depending on the source. It is believed to have originated from the Germanic name Johannes, meaning "God is gracious." However, it may also mean "bear cub" in Finnish.
Pronunciation
HAHN-noo
Hannu is pronounced as "HAH-nu."
Popularity
Hannu is not a popular name globally, ranking low in popularity charts. It is most commonly used in Finland.

cartoon of the name Hannu
Cartoon of Hannu

Hannu Name meanings & History

The name Hannu has Finnish origins. The name Hannu has variations in meaning depending on the source. It is believed to have originated from the Germanic name Johannes, meaning "God is gracious." However, it may also mean "bear cub" in Finnish. Finnish diminutive of Johannes. Hannu is a boy’s name that has been traditionally used in Finnish culture. Although it is not a popular name generally, it is more commonly used in Finland where it originated.

Zodiac Sign of Hannu: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Hannu:

H: Hope,Hyper,Hobnobbing,Haggle,Heart's Desire

A: Action,Aggressive,Ambitious,Argumentative,Assertive,Angry

N: Nagging,Nice,Neat,Nitpicking,Nutrition,Nervous,Neurosis

U: Universality,Unity,Understanding,Utopia,Undermining

Hannu is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

There is limited information about famous people named Hannu. One famous person with the name is Hannu Rajaniemi, a science fiction writer from Finland.

Related Names to Hannu

Hannu is a name with few variations. The Finnish version of John is Johannes, which is often shortened to Hannes, a more popular variation of Hannu in Finland.

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