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Gustav Weidel

Photograph of Gustav Weidel Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Gustav
Surname
Weidel

The Name Gustav

Origin
Germanic, Swedish
Meaning
Staff of the Goths or royal staff.
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The Weidel Surname

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Dweller in a wide valley or open meadow.
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