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W.H. Herschel

Photograph of W.H. Herschel Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
W.H.
Surname
Herschel

The Name W.H.

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The Herschel Surname

Origin
Yiddish, Hebrew
Meaning
Derived from the Hebrew name Herschel, a diminutive of Hersch, meaning 'deer'.
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Source

Library of Congress

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