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Nathan H. Wright

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Given Name
Nathan H.
Surname
Wright
Occupation
Commander

The Name Nathan

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
He gave or God gave.
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The Wright Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
A maker or builder of something, often used as a suffix for various craftspeople (wheelwright, playwright, etc.).
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