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James Tanner

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Given Name
James
Surname
Tanner

The Name James

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
Supplanter, one who follows
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The Tanner Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
A craftsman who prepares animal hides by treating them with tannin to produce leather.
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