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Hur
Hur (name) means a surname of Korean origin. Example: “Hur is the anglicized spelling of a common Korean family name.”
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A surname of Korean origin.
"Hur is the anglicized spelling of a common Korean family name."
"Over the past year, Hur was tasked with investigating classified documents found at Biden’s home and private office from his time as vice president. Hur was seen as a meticulous investigator during the probe, sources told CNN."
— Hannah Rabinowitz, Capitol Hill hearing puts Robert Hur, investigator behind Biden classified documents probe, back in the spotlight (2024)
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Etymology
Borrowed from Korean 허(許) (heo).
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What does “Hur” mean?
The word “Hur” means a surname of Korean origin.
How do you use “Hur” in a sentence?
Here is “Hur” used in a sentence: “Hur is the anglicized spelling of a common Korean family name.”
What part of speech is “Hur”?
“Hur” is a name.
Where does the word “Hur” come from?
The word “Hur” comes from Korean. Borrowed from Korean 허(許) (heo).
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