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Josiah Marvel

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Personal Details

Given Name
Josiah
Surname
Marvel

The Name Josiah

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
God supports or God heals.
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The Marvel Surname

Origin
English/Norman French
Meaning
A person of wonder or one who marvels, or derived from a place name.
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Source

Library of Congress

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