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John A. Donald

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Personal Details

Given Name
John A.
Surname
Donald

The Name John

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
God is gracious
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The Donald Surname

Origin
Scottish or Irish
Meaning
Derived from the Gaelic personal name Domhnall, meaning 'world ruler' or 'world mighty'.
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