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Johannes Brahms

Photograph of Johannes Brahms Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Johannes
Surname
Brahms

The Name Johannes

Origin
Hebrew via Latin and Greek
Meaning
God is gracious.
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The Brahms Surname

Origin
German
Meaning
Descendant of Bram or Abraham, or one associated with bramble bushes.
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