Hande

The female first name Hande has its origins in Turkish and derives from the Persian word xande (خنده), which means 'the laughter.' Freely translated, Hande can also be interpreted as 'the laughing one' or 'the smiling one.' In Turkey, the name enjoys great popularity and is frequently given.

What does the name Hande mean?

Hande is a Turkish girl's name that originally comes from Persian and means 'the laughter.' Alternatively, the name can also be understood as 'the laughing one' or 'the smiling one.' Notable bearers of this name include Turkish actresses Hande Erçel and Hande Soral, as well as singer Hande Yener.

Where does the name Hande come from?

The name Hande has Persian roots and stands for meanings like 'the smiling one' or 'the laughing one.'

How do you pronounce Hande?

The pronunciation of Hande is two syllables as 'Han-de' [ˈhande]. The soft h sound gives the name an airy quality, while the short a makes it appear compact. The voiced d provides stability in the middle before the name gently fades out. Overall, Hande feels simple and warm, with a calm sound and harmonious structure.

Popularity

In Germany, Hande is a rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2007, when it reached 1,198th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, placing it 5,571st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Hande ranks 6,204th.

Nicknames & pet names

Handi / Handusch / Handö / Hanni / Hansen

Famous people

• Hande Ataizi (Model)
• Hande Dalkilic (Musician)
• Hande Dogandemir (Actress from Turkey)
• Hande Ercel (Turkish Actress)
• Hande Hazal Koska (Turkish Actress)
• Hande Kazanova (Turkish Actress)
• Hande Kodja (Actress from Belgium)
• Hande Soral (Actress)
• Hande Subasi (Miss Turkey 2006)
• Hande Yener (Turkish Singer)