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Hans

American  
[hanz, hahns] / hænz, hɑns /

noun

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


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Hans Ulrich Obrist, one of the most significant tastemakers in the art world, tries to buy a book every day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Hans Tino Hansen of the Risk Intelligence firm told AFP the number of warships in western navies equipped for a convoy mission had fallen by 75 percent since 1988.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Haupt's father, Hans, was a bricklayer and had found work as a contractor and painter.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple