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Hugh Martin

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Personal Details

Given Name
Hugh
Surname
Martin
Occupation
Captain

The Name Hugh

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

Origin
English
Meaning
Son of Martin, derived from the Latin name meaning 'of Mars' or 'warlike'.
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