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Aaron Ward

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Personal Details

Given Name
Aaron
Surname
Ward
Occupation
Captain

The Name Aaron

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
High mountain or exalted.
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The Ward Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
A guardian or watchman, or one who guards a gate or fortification.
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Source

Library of Congress

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