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Simon Elwes

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Personal Details

Given Name
Simon
Surname
Elwes

The Name Simon

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
The name means 'he has heard' or 'God has heard'.
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The Elwes Surname

Origin
English
Meaning
Descendant of Elwin, from Old English elements meaning 'old friend'.
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Source

Library of Congress

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