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Re: Najera
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The surname comes from the placename Nájera in La Rioja which you can situate at http://www.maplandia.com/spain/la-rioja/la-rioja/najera/. The word Navarra is thought to be of Basque origin. The etymology of Nájera is unknown.
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So...Najera and Navarra aren't related, then? Thank you.
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