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Hiram Bingham

Photograph of Hiram Bingham Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Hiram
Surname
Bingham
Occupation
Senator

The Name Hiram

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
My brother is exalted, derived from the Hebrew elements 'ahi' (my brother) and 'ram' (exalted).
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