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BOUKHOBZA Origin of surname

BOUKHOBZA

Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name derives from a personal characteristic or nickname.

The family name Boukhobza is derived from the Arabic Khubza, which means "bread". with the prefix "Bu-" (for Abu), the meaning of the name is "man with bread". It was a votive name given to a child as a wish that he may never lack bread. In the 19th century, Boukhobza is recorded as a Jewish family name in a 'ketubbah' from Tunis dated August 29, 1860, of Sa’adani Boukhobza, son of David Boukhobza, and his wife Esther, daughter of Solomon Hai El-Haik.

KABAZ, KHABBAZ, KHEBAZ, HABBAZ, HABAZ

Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name.

This family name derives from an occupation, profession or trade (also connected with raw material, finished product or implements associated with that trade). Names indicating occupation, profession or trade are widespread among Jews. The extensive range of Jewish names deriving from occupations illustrates the variety of their activities in all fields.

This family name is derived from khabaz (خباز), an Arabic term for "baker".

Kabaz is documented as a Jewish family name with Corporal Abraham Kabaz (1924-1948), a Damascus-born Haganah member who was killed in action during Israel War of Independence.  

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BOUKHOBZA Origin of surname
BOUKHOBZA

Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name derives from a personal characteristic or nickname.

The family name Boukhobza is derived from the Arabic Khubza, which means "bread". with the prefix "Bu-" (for Abu), the meaning of the name is "man with bread". It was a votive name given to a child as a wish that he may never lack bread. In the 19th century, Boukhobza is recorded as a Jewish family name in a 'ketubbah' from Tunis dated August 29, 1860, of Sa’adani Boukhobza, son of David Boukhobza, and his wife Esther, daughter of Solomon Hai El-Haik.
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KABAZ

KABAZ, KHABBAZ, KHEBAZ, HABBAZ, HABAZ

Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name.

This family name derives from an occupation, profession or trade (also connected with raw material, finished product or implements associated with that trade). Names indicating occupation, profession or trade are widespread among Jews. The extensive range of Jewish names deriving from occupations illustrates the variety of their activities in all fields.

This family name is derived from khabaz (خباز), an Arabic term for "baker".

Kabaz is documented as a Jewish family name with Corporal Abraham Kabaz (1924-1948), a Damascus-born Haganah member who was killed in action during Israel War of Independence.