Hannele
Finnish · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Hannele
Hannele is a Finnish diminutive form of Johanna, derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious." The name combines the Hebrew root with Finnish diminutive suffixes (-le or -eli), filtering through Swedish influence.
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Etymology
Hannele is a Finnish diminutive form of Johanna, derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious." The name combines the Hebrew root with Finnish diminutive suffixes (-le or -eli), filtering through Swedish influence.
Hannele is primarily used in Finland and among Finnish-speaking populations, with some presence in Scandinavian countries; it gained cultural prominence in Finland during the 20th century and remains a distinctly Finnish name.
Hannele currently ranks #174 in the United States as a girl's name.
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