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Silas B. Moore

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Given Name
Silas B.
Surname
Moore
Occupation
Lieutenant Commander

The Name Silas

Origin
Latin, Aramaic
Meaning
A name meaning 'of the forest' or 'from the forest,' derived from Latin or possibly Aramaic origins.
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The Moore Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Derived from someone who lived on or near a moor, an open uncultivated area.
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