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Peters Peters

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Personal Details

Given Name
Peters
Surname
Peters
Occupation
Judge

The Name Peters

Origin
English, Germanic
Meaning
Son of Peter, derived from the Greek name meaning 'stone' or 'rock'.
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The Peters Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Son of Peter, derived from the Greek name meaning 'stone' or 'rock'.
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