Haramija Explained

Haramija
Language origin:	Turkish, Croatian
Origin:	tr|haram
Meaning:	pirate, extremely ruthless and dangerous enemy soldier (name for Christian soldiers in south east Europe who fight against Turks), the man without honor
Variant:	Haraminić, Haraminčić, Haramina, Haramin, Harambašić, Aramija, Harami, Arami

Haramija is a Croatian family name.^{[1] [2]} It is derived from a Turkish word for bandit (tr|haram). Haramija was corp of Christian army in 16th century in Croatia (it was part of Habsburg Monarchy). They protected south west border of Habsburg Monarchy from Turkish attacks.

Dragutin Haramija (1923–2012) was Prime Minister of Croatia in 1969–71.

See also

• Harambašić
• Korun Aramija

Notes and References

1. Book: Dragutin Pavličević. Moravski Hrvati: povijest, život, kultura. 1994. Hrvatska Sveučilišna Naklada. 978-953-169-053-9. 58. U Hrvatskoj je također često prezime Haramija, Haramin ić, Haraminčić, Haramina..
2. Book: Petar Šimunović. Naša prezimena. 1985. Nakladni Zavod Matice Hrvatske. 51. HARAMIJA / HARAMBAŠIĆ Nije često prezime, grupirano je oko Rijeke (Haramije 27, Mavrinci 22), oko Karlovca (Brezje 11), Jastrebarskog (Prilipje 28), Zagreba 60 i Preloga (Cirkovljan 10, Dubrava 73). Potječe iz arapsko-turskog ha.ra.mi.