Hank

Proper noun

 * 1)  A diminutive of the given name  (a medieval form of ).
 * 1)  A diminutive of the given name  (a medieval form of ).

Etymology
From, northern variant of. See for more.

Noun

 * 1)  hand

Etymology

 * (Altena) First attested as De Hank in 1851. Potentially derived from dialectal . Alternatively, the toponym may be cognate to and refer to fencing or a small building.
 * (Land van Cuijk) First attested as hanck in 1485. Apparently to be related to, referring here to fencing or a small building.

Etymology
From late ; see.

Noun

 * 1) slope, hillside