LAHIANI Origin of surname
LAHIANI, ALHYAYNI, LHIANI, ALJAYANI, LJIANI, ELHYANI, ELJYANI
Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name is a toponymic (derived from a geographic name of a town, city, region or country). Surnames that are based on place names do not always testify to direct origin from that place, but may indicate an indirect relation between the name-bearer or his ancestors and the place, such as birth place, temporary residence, trade, or family-relatives.
The surname Alhayani is associated with the city of Jaen in Andalusia, southern Spain. In some cases the name is associated with the Berber tribe of Hyayna in the Taza region, Morocco. Other related family names include Alheyni, Algehem, Aljayeni. In the 13th century, Algeyni is recorded as a Jewish family name with Isaac Algeyni from Barcelona, Spain, mentioned in a document of Don Pedro III King of Aragon dated October 24, 1285. Aljiani is recorded in the 14th century, with Joseph and Isaac, sons of Jacob Aljiani, who were distinguished members of the Jewish community in Pamplona.
Distinguished Jewish bearers of the family name Jiani include the Moroccan rabbi and author Rahamim Joseph Jiani of Sefrou (died 1891). His son Abner Jiani, who spent a few years in Tunis, was a rabbi in Sefrou until mid 20th century.
Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name is a toponymic (derived from a geographic name of a town, city, region or country). Surnames that are based on place names do not always testify to direct origin from that place, but may indicate an indirect relation between the name-bearer or his ancestors and the place, such as birth place, temporary residence, trade, or family-relatives.
The surname Alhayani is associated with the city of Jaen in Andalusia, southern Spain. In some cases the name is associated with the Berber tribe of Hyayna in the Taza region, Morocco. Other related family names include Alheyni, Algehem, Aljayeni. In the 13th century, Algeyni is recorded as a Jewish family name with Isaac Algeyni from Barcelona, Spain, mentioned in a document of Don Pedro III King of Aragon dated October 24, 1285. Aljiani is recorded in the 14th century, with Joseph and Isaac, sons of Jacob Aljiani, who were distinguished members of the Jewish community in Pamplona.
Distinguished Jewish bearers of the family name Jiani include the Moroccan rabbi and author Rahamim Joseph Jiani of Sefrou (died 1891). His son Abner Jiani, who spent a few years in Tunis, was a rabbi in Sefrou until mid 20th century.