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Hannes

Hannes is a masculine given name used in several European countries. In many contexts it functions as a diminutive or affectionate form of Johannes, the Latin form of John, but in some cultures it is used as an independent given name.

Etymology and usage: It derives from Johannes and is commonly found in German-speaking regions, Scandinavia, Finland,

Geographic distribution: Hannes is widely used in Germany, Austria, Sweden, Finland, and Estonia, and it can

Notable people: Hannes Alfvén (1903–1995), a Swedish physicist and Nobel Prize laureate, is among the best known

Variants and related names: Related forms include Hans, Johannes, Johan, and Jan. In other languages, cognates

and
Estonia.
In
Estonia
and
Finland
it
is
widely
treated
as
a
stand-alone
name.
be
encountered
in
other
parts
of
Europe
and
in
diaspora
communities.
bearers
of
the
name.
include
János
(Hungarian)
and
Ioannes,
among
others.