Description:
BADAVAY (BAD-a-vaya) is an Iranian surname. It is derived from the Persian word 'bad' meaning 'beautiful' or 'handsome.' BADAVAYs are found throughout Iran, but are most numerous in the Iranian Azerbaijan region. BADAVAYs are also found in other parts of the world, particularly in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. BADAVAYs may also be found with the spelling 'Baghdadi.' The BADAVAY surname may be of Kurdish or Iranian origin. The Kurdish BADAVAYs are thought to be descendants of the ancient Iranian people. The BADAVAY surname is thought to have originated in the city of Baghdad in Iraq. BADAVAYs are also found in Iran, where they may be descendants of Iranian immigrants. The BADAVAY surname is also found in the Iranian Azerbaijan region. BADAVAYs are most numerous in the city of Baku. BADAVAYs also live in other parts of the Iranian Azerbaijan region, including Tabriz, Maragheh, and Zanjan. BADAVAYs are also found in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The BADAVAY surname may be pronounced 'badd-a-vaya.' The BADAVAY surname may also be spelled 'Baghdadi.'
