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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 and Adolf Grimme Awards
  • Known for roles in films like 'The Marriage of Maria Braun' and 'Die Brücke'
  • Highly respected figure in German cinema

Hannelore Kohl (1933-2008)

Politician, Wife of former Chancellor Helmut Kohl

  • Served as the First Lady of Germany from 1982 to 1998
  • Active in social and charitable work

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