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I listed the 12 disciples names and the meaning is followed by the colon (:)

Simon who was called Peter: Simon means "It is heard" and Peter means "A Rock"

Andrew: Manly, Courageous

James, son of Zebedee: Supplanter

John: God Is Gracious, Merciful

Philip: Lover Of Horses

Bartholomew: Son Of Tolmai

Thomas: A twin

Matthew: God's gift

James, son of Alphaeus: Supplanter

Thaddaeus: Brave heart

Simon the Zealot: It is heard

Judas Iscariot: Demon

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