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Harper

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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. HAHR-pər
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Meaning & History

Originally belonged to a person who played the harp or who made harps.
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Given Name DescendantHarper(English)

Categories

musical instruments, occupations, Quantico characters, word names
Entry updated October 11, 2012
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