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Hy Shibata

Photograph of Hy Shibata Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Hy
Surname
Shibata
Occupation
Rev.

The Name Hy

Origin
English, Hebrew
Meaning
Diminutive of Henry or Hyman; the Lord is my God.
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The Shibata Surname

Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Derived from Japanese characters meaning 'brushwood' or 'reed field'.
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