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Aníbal Cruz

Photograph of Aníbal Cruz Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Aníbal
Surname
Cruz
Occupation
Ambassador

The Name Aníbal

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The Cruz Surname

Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Derived from the Spanish word for 'cross', often referring to someone who lived near a cross or crucifix.
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