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I'm looking to find out information on the last name, Bayeff. Is this a Jewish last name, or Christian? Also, what is the origin? Any help is appreciated. Thank you.
Gabriel
Gabriel
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It looks like the Russian name Баев which is more commonly transliterated as Bajev. I don't know the etymology.
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"Bay" is a Turkic (e.g. Turkish) loanword into Russian.
http://www.seslisozluk.net/?ssQBy=0&word=bay#Turkish_English_translation_for_bay
The familiy name Bayeff (Баев) is more frequent in Bulgaria rather than in Russia.
http://www.seslisozluk.net/?ssQBy=0&word=bay#Turkish_English_translation_for_bay
The familiy name Bayeff (Баев) is more frequent in Bulgaria rather than in Russia.
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