Origin and History of DANDABOYANA

Description:

Danda Boyan is a Turkish name that originates from the Kurdish village of Danda Bohan in the province of Hakkari, Turkey. It is also spelled Dandaboyan or Dandaboyyan. The name is derived from the Kurdish word danda, meaning 'a long staff', and boyan, meaning 'a hill'. The name may refer to the village's location on a hill or to the village's inhabitants, who are often skilled archers. The name has been in use in Turkey since the late 19th century. It is most commonly found among Kurds in the Hakkari province. Variations of the name include Dandaboyan, Dandaboyyan, Dandaboyn, Dandaboy, Dandaboyn, Dandaboy, Dandaboyyan, Dandaboyan, Dandaboyyan, Dandaboyn, Dandaboy, Dandaboyyan, Dandaboyn, and Dandaboy.