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Nathaniel Turnball

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Given Name
Nathaniel
Surname
Turnball

The Name Nathaniel

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
God has given or God gave.
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The Turnball Surname

Origin
Scottish or English
Meaning
Derived from a nickname or occupational term, possibly referring to someone who turns balls or a person of athletic ability.
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