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Name Origin

Hansl is a diminutive of the German given name Hans, which itself is a shortened form of Johannes. Johannes is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. Therefore, Hansl ultimately carries the meaning of 'God is gracious'.

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Famous People

Hansl Maier (1923-)

Skier

  • Won the Austrian national ski championships in 1947 and 1948