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Samuel Adams

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Personal Details

Given Name
Samuel
Surname
Adams
Occupation
Honorable

The Name Samuel

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
God has heard or the name of God.
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The Adams Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Son of Adam, derived from the Hebrew name meaning 'man' or 'mankind'.
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