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  1. Matthew: "Gift from God" (Hebrew)
  2. Anthony: "Priceless" (Latin)
  3. Donald: "Proud chief" (Celtic)
  4. Mark: "War-like" (Latin)
  5. Paul: "Small" (Latin)
  6. Steven: "Crown" (Greek)
  7. Andrew: "Strong," "courageous" (Latin)
  8. Kenneth: "Handsome" (Gaelic)
  9. George: "Farmer" (Greek)
  10. Joshua: "Lord is salvation" (Hebrew)
  11. Kevin: "Gentle," "lovable" (Gaelic)
  12. Brian: "Strong" (Celtic)
  13. Edward: "Guardian of prosperity" (English)
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