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      Meaning of the first name Hahn

      Origin

      German

      Meaning

      Rooster

      Variations

      Hahnunah, Chahna, Shahnaz
      The name Hahn, with its German origins, holds a meaningful representation of the mighty rooster. Throughout history, names have often been derived from objects or animals that evoke strength, bravery, or characteristics that individuals aspire to possess. The association of the name Hahn with the rooster could therefore imply that those who bear this name are connected to the attributes embodied by the proud and dominant nature of the rooster.

      In antiquity, the name Hahn emerged in medieval Germany, possibly as a nickname or a descriptive term for individuals who exhibited the qualities of a rooster. It is important to note that names were not commonly used until the Middle Ages, when they became necessary to differentiate between individuals sharing the same given name. As civilization evolved, so did the significance and usage of names, and the name Hahn gradually became more widespread across Germany and even beyond its borders. Today, the name Hahn continues to be utilized by individuals in modern society, both as a name and as a given name for boys. Its enduring presence reflects the continued embrace of ancestral and cultural heritage, as well as a nod to the symbolic power of the rooster.

      Based on our records...

      Hahn

      Hahn

      This is the most common surname associated with Hahn.
      Barbara

      Barbara

      This is the most common name of those married to a Hahn.
      John

      John

      This is the most common name for a child of a Hahn.
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      1796 is when there were the most people born with the first name Hahn.

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