What Does the Name Geronimo Mean
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Geronimo Name Meaning
HistoryFrom Gerónimo, a Spanish form of JEROME. This is the better-known name of the Apache chief Goyathlay (1829-1909). It was given to him by the Mexicans, his enemies.
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