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Name Origin

Hannelore is a German feminine given name, a combination of 'Anna' meaning 'grace' and 'Lore' which is a shortened form of 'Lorelei', referring to a mythical siren from German folklore.

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Famous People

Hannelore Elsner (1942-2019)

Actress

  • Won multiple German film awards including the Bavarian Film Award and the Adolf Grimme Award.
  • Known for her roles in films like 'The Marriage of Maria Braun' and 'Lola'.

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