HAN' The term 'HAN' is a 4-letter solution to a crossword puzzle and is an acronym for the NAME of the French emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte. The acronym stands for 'His/Her/Its (Napoleon) A(d) N(omen)', which is Latin for 'NAME'. Napoleon was a French military leader and statesman who rose to power during the French Revolution and became Emperor of France in 1804. He is remembered for his military campaigns and his lasting legacy in Europe.