Hans

American  

[hanz, hahns] / hænz, hɑns /

noun

1. a male given name, Germanic form of John.

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Example Sentences

Hans Johnson, chair of the Los Angeles County Civilian Oversight Commission, called the ruling a “big win” for law enforcement transparency.

From Los Angeles Times

Hans Holbein the Younger maintained his livelihood as a painter through times of religious and political turmoil.

From The Wall Street Journal

In June 1530 Hans Holbein the Younger was rounded up for being a truant from the Reformed Church and its newfangled Eucharist.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hans Zimmer and Bleeding Fingers Music, the composer collective he founded, will compose a new score for the series.

From Los Angeles Times

Father stood up and took the big brass-hinged Bible from its shelf as Toos and Hans rapped on the door and came in.

From Literature