Hannelore
German · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Hannelore
Hannelore is a German compound name meaning "God is gracious" (from *Hannah* of Hebrew origin) and "light" or "laurel" (from *Lore*, a short form of *Eleonore* or *Laura*).
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Etymology
Hannelore is a German compound name meaning "God is gracious" (from *Hannah* of Hebrew origin) and "light" or "laurel" (from *Lore*, a short form of *Eleonore* or *Laura*). It is primarily used in German-speaking cultures and has no specific religious association, though it gained notable historical use in mid-20th-century Germany, including Hannelore Kohl, wife of Chancellor Helmut Kohl.
Hannelore currently ranks #12,367 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1958.
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