Xuereb
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Maltese Xuereb, from Arabic شَوَارِب (šawārib, “moustache”).
Proper noun
[edit]Xuereb
- A surname.
Maltese
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Arabic شَوَارِب (šawārib, “moustaches”).
The earliest references of this family go back to 1517 with Tommeo Xuereb mentioned as "Nobile" or "Noble". The coat of arms shows two Moors' heads, which could signify that the Xuerebs distinguished themselves when participating in The Crusades.
Pronunciation
[edit]Proper noun
[edit]Xuereb
- a surname
References
[edit]- Charles A. Gauci, The Genealogy and Heraldry of the Noble Families of Malta.
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- Rhymes:Maltese/ɪːrɛp
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