Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage Portuguese Pronounced Pron. /bɐ̃.ˈdɐj.ɾɐ/(European Portuguese) /bɐ̃.ˈde.ɾɐ/(Brazilian Portuguese) /bɐ̃.ˈdej.ɾɐ/(Brazilian Portuguese) [key·simplify] Meaning & History Portuguese cognate of Bandera.