We put at your disposal the bibliographical and heraldic sources, which are a beginning for the study of this family name.
SEVEN things you should know about the family name Beja:
1) The origin of the family name Beja.
2) The meaning of the family name Beja.
3) The coat of arms and crest.
4) The bibliography
5) The nobility of the family name Beja.
6) The prominent persons of this family.
7) The history of the family name Beja.
8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.
As stated in the archives of the Real Chancilleria of Valladolid, the Beja proved their chivalry in this institution.
It is known that the Beja have or have been established, among other places, in:
* Portugal.
Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Beja:
* Enciclopedia Hispanoamericana de Heraldica, Genealogia y Onomastica, by Arturo and Alberto Garcia Carraffa.
* Armorial Lusitano, by Antonio Sergio.
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The history and heraldry of the family name Beja appears in the "Armorial Lusitano" by Antonio Sergio, so that, the Beja are either of Portuguese origin or with branches in Portugal. We must bear in mind that the Portuguese nobles are linked to the Castilian-Leonese and Galician nobility, in addition to Portugal was once united to Spain, what to keep in mind for the study of the family name Beja.
The very complete history and heraldry of the family name Beja appears in the big "Enciclopedia Hispanoamericana de Heraldica, Genealogia y Onomastica" written by brothers Arturo and Alberto Garcia Carraffa, and continued by Endika de Mogrobejo. There are more than 100 volumes that occupy this Encyclopedia where we can find the family name Beja. They are arranged alphabetically, although with additions at the end of many volumes. There are more than 17,000 names, including Beja.
One of the most distinctive qualities of heraldry is the use of a limited palette of colours and patterns, usually referred to as tinctures. These are divided into three categories, known as metals, colours, and furs.
Next we are going to see the meanings of three tinctures:
1) OR (Gold): Nobility, Magnanimity, Wealth, Power, Light, Constancy and Wisdom.
2) PURPLE: Justice, Wit, Truth, Greatness, Wisdom and Love; those who wear this color are obliged to defend the Prince defending ecclesiastical people.
3) SABLE: Black color that symbolizes Prudence, Sadness, Rigor, Honesty and Obedience.
Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:
* TROUT: The Trout is a symbol of Ardent Spirit in war and Calm and Serene in Peace.
* LAMB: The Lamb symbolizes the Kings and Leaders who have to sacrifice themselves to the good and care of their subjects; also denotes in the whiteness of fleeces, Qualified Nobility.
* MALLET: The Mallet indicates War for the damage that it can cause to armor.
* DOG: The Dog is a symbol of Faithful Vassal.
* HAWK: The Hawk symbolizes Noble and Strong chest in companies of honor, which fails to achieve them faints of shame.
* OLIVE: The Olive Tree is a symbol of Peace, due to the perennial green of its leaves, it also means Immutable Courage against adverse fortune.
* TRIANGLE: The Triangle symbolizes Divine Equality and Perfection.
* CRICKET: The Cricket is a symbol of the Irresolute and Inconstant Lover.
* The family name Beja appears in the list of last names of Heraldry & Crests so its complete history, crest and coat of arms or heraldic shields can be known on his website: http://www.heraldrycrests.com/
Heraldry for family name Beja as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Beja
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