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Juan Ruiz

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Given Name
Juan
Surname
Ruiz
Occupation
Assistant Postmaster General

The Name Juan

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
The Spanish form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'.
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The Ruiz Surname

Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Son of Ruy, derived from the Germanic name Roderic meaning 'famous power'.
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