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Surnames of Maltese language origin. Pages in category "Maltese-language surnames" The following 57 pages are in this category, out of 57 total.
It has been recorded in Malta since ancient times, and its origins probably lie in the name Micali, a variant of Michael (in Hebrew, Michael means "Who is like God?"). However, another possible derivation for the surname is the Maltese word "mħallef", which means 'judge', and thus its origin is not certain.
The surname Cassar may have derived from the given name "Cesare," and further back from the Roman family name "Caesar." In Classical antiquity, the name "Caesar" was associated by folk etymology with the Latin word "caesaries" (meaning head of hair). The Maltese Cassar coat of arms has the Latin word "SPES" (meaning "hope") inscribed on it.
For those that argue against the notion, several factors are considered. Firstly, the Maltese language was originally a variant of Arabic and the surname could easily be a surname derived from the Arabic word for cross, salib. Another possibility is that the Maltese use the name in memory of the crusaders, in Arabic Salabayeen.
Borg is a common surname in the Nordic countries as well as in Malta. The Nordic surname comes from the Old Norse borg, meaning "town"; while the Maltese surname comes from the word borġ, itself ultimately from the Arabic burj (برج), meaning "castle" or "tower". Borg may refer to: Åke Borg (1901–1973), Swedish swimmer, twin brother of Arne
Camilleri (/ k æ m ɪ l ˈ ɛər i /; Italian: [kamilˈlɛri]) is a common surname in Malta [1] and, to a lesser extent, in Italy (most typically in Sicily).The surname is believed to have originated in the 12th century and derives from the Latin term "camelarius" (camel driver, cameleer).
Based on historical evidence, the Maltese version of the surname is likely not related to the Spanish version. The first written appearance of the Calleja surname in Malta predates both Aragonese rule (1283–1412) and Aragonese/Castilian rule (1412–1530) of the Maltese island—appearing in 1271 AD with the spelling Calleya and Caleya.
Attard is a Maltese surname which has origins in the neighboring island of Sicily. The name might mean Atha which means "noble" and Hardu which means "strong". Another possibility is that it comes from the village of Atti, Italy. Notable people with the surname include: Cain Attard (born 1994), Maltese footballer
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