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Joshua Giddings

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Personal Details

Given Name
Joshua
Surname
Giddings
Occupation
Hon.

The Name Joshua

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
God is salvation or the Lord is salvation.
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The Giddings Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Descendant of Gidding, an Old English personal name.
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Source

Library of Congress

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