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Name Origin

Hansjörg is a German masculine given name, formed by combining the names Hans and Jörg. Hans is a popular Germanic name derived from Johannes, meaning 'God is gracious'. Jörg originates from George, also of Greek origin, signifying 'farmer' or 'earth worker'. Therefore, Hansjörg can be interpreted as meaning 'God is gracious farmer' or 'gracious earth worker'.

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Famous People

Hansjörg Wyss (1935-)

Businessman, Philanthropist

  • Founder of Synthes USA
  • Major philanthropist focusing on environmental conservation and scientific research