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Matthew Fontaine Maury

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Given Name
Matthew Fontaine
Surname
Maury

The Name Matthew

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
Gift of God, derived from the Hebrew elements 'mattah' (gift) and 'Yah' (God).
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The Maury Surname

Origin
French
Meaning
Derived from the Latin name Mauritius, meaning 'of Mauritania' or 'dark-skinned.'
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