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Harriet Chalmers Adams

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Given Name
Harriet Chalmers
Surname
Adams

The Name Harriet

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Estate ruler or home ruler.
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The Adams Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Son of Adam, derived from the Hebrew name meaning 'man' or 'mankind'.
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