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Jane Dowden

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Personal Details

Given Name
Jane
Surname
Dowden

The Name Jane

Origin
Hebrew, Old French, English
Meaning
God is gracious or a feminine form of John.
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The Dowden Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
From a place with a valley or hill feature.
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Source

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