FAMILY BOA: COAT OF ARMS / CREST & MEANING

Family name Boa

Coat of arms and family crest of Boa.

Genealogy of family Boa, origin of Boa, provenance of the family name Boa.

History and meaning for Boa.

The heraldry and the history of the family name Boa have been studied and on this website we put at your disposal the sources that we know exist.

Being certainly complex, sometimes, the study of the history of a surname, here we give the starting point for all those interested in knowing more about the family name Boa.

SEVEN things you should know about the family name Boa:

1) The origin of the family name Boa.

2) The meaning of the family name Boa.

3) The coat of arms and crest.

4) The bibliography

5) The nobility of the family name Boa.

6) The prominent persons of this family.

7) The history of the family name Boa.

8) Do you know what heraldic drawings mean?.

Persons with the name Boa proved their nobility in Real Chancilleria of Valladolid, as recorded in the archives of this institution.

It is known that the Boa have or have been established, among other places, in:

* Portugal.

Bibliography that collects the history and the coat of arms for the family Boa:

* Armorial Lusitano, by Antonio Sergio.

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The history and heraldry of the family name Boa appears in the "Armorial Lusitano" by Antonio Sergio, so that, the Boa are either of Portuguese origin or with branches in Portugal. We must bear in mind that the Portuguese nobles are linked to the Castilian-Leonese and Galician nobility, in addition to Portugal was once united to Spain, what to keep in mind for the study of the family name Boa.

One of the most distinctive qualities of heraldry is the use of a limited palette of colours and patterns, usually referred to as tinctures. These are divided into three categories, known as metals, colours, and furs.

Next we are going to see the meanings of three tinctures:

1) ARGENT (Silver): Purity, Integrity, Obedience, Firmness, Surveillance, Eloquence and Expiration.

2) OR (Gold): Nobility, Magnanimity, Wealth, Power, Light, Constancy and Wisdom.

3) GULES: Red color that symbolizes Strength, Victory, Daring and Highness.

Next lets look at the characteristics of some figures that we can find in heraldry and crests:

* THISTLE: The Thistle symbolizes in Heraldry a heart nobly humble, but so careful of its honor, that it defends with its sword the luster of its lineage.

* RABBIT: The Rabbit symbolizes Love of letters or One who enjoys a peaceable and retired life.

* SPARROWHAWK: The Sparrowhawk is a symbol of Cunning.

* TIGER: The Tiger represents Fierceness and Valour; Resentment; Dangerous if aroused.

* STICK: The Stick symbolizes military command.

* LIZARD: The Lizard is a symbol of Fidelity and Hobby, for which it shows the man.

* PINE: The Pine, due to its elevation, is a symbol of Noble and enlightened Thoughts and due to its resinous nature, suitable for burning, of a Fiery Heart in avenging family outrages.

* DRAGON: The Dragon symbolizes the most exquisite Care and Vigilance.

* The family name Boa appears in the list of last names of Heraldry & Crests so its complete history, crest and coat of arms or heraldic shields can be known on his website: http://www.heraldrycrests.com/

Heraldry for family name Boa as well as its history is at your disposal here: Heraldry, history, origin, crest and coat of arms of the family name Boa

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