Hoxhaj
Hoxhaj is an Albanian surname.[1] Its literal meaning is "son of the (or little) hodja", which is similar to that of the Bosnian surname Hodžić and the Turkish family name Hocaoğlu. Notable people with the name include:
- Ardit Hoxhaj (born 1994), Albanian footballer
- Enver Hoxhaj (born 1969), Kosovan academic
- Nertil Hoxhaj (born 1997), Albanian footballer
- Petrit Hoxhaj (born 1990), Dutch footballer
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Albanian via Turkish from Persian |
| Meaning | son of the (or little) Hoxha |
| Region of origin | Albania |
| Other names | |
| See also | Hocaoğlu, Hodžić, Hoxha, Hoca, Hodža |
References
- "Hoxhaj Surname Meaning & Statistics". forebears.io. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
Approximately 6,237 people bear this surname. Most prevalent in: Kosovo. Highest density in: Kosovo.
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