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Re: Origin of Maben name
Posted by: Gillian Rice (ID *****2602)	Date: May 26, 2006 at 23:44:54
In Reply to: Origin of Maben name by Michael Chapman	of 92

The name is very ancient in the British Isles.

It derives from Mabon meaning 'son of' in Welsh Mab is son.

There was also a god Mabon.
The name is found in Scotland and Cornwall, it appears to cluster along the western seaboard of the British Isles.

Hope this helps
Gill

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