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Hugh Grant

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Given Name
Hugh
Surname
Grant
Occupation
Minister to Siam

The Name Hugh

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Heart, mind, or spirit.
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The Grant Surname

Origin
Old French
Meaning
A descriptive surname referring to someone who was tall, large, or of great stature.
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