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Luis Galvan

Photograph of Luis Galvan Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Luis
Surname
Galvan
Occupation
Dr.

The Name Luis

Origin
Germanic/Latin
Meaning
Famous warrior, derived from the Germanic elements 'hlod' (famous) and 'wig' (warrior).
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The Galvan Surname

Origin
Spanish/Basque
Meaning
Possibly derived from a Basque personal name or place name.
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