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Katherine Hughes

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Given Name
Katherine
Surname
Hughes

The Name Katherine

Origin
Greek
Meaning
Pure or unsullied.
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The Hughes Surname

Origin
Irish/Welsh
Meaning
Descendant of Hugh, from the Germanic personal name Hugh meaning heart or mind.
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