Maalouf

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Maalouf
بنو المعلوف
Arabic
Origin
MeaningDerived from the Arabic Maayuf (معيوف) meaning "left out" under Islamic rule.
Region of originLebanon
Other names
Related namesMalouf, Maloof, Majluf, Maluf, Malluf, Maaluf

Maalouf (alternative spellings: Maloof, Malouf, Malouff, Maluf, Malluf; Arabic: معلوف المعلوف) is an Arabic surname.

Origins

The Maalouf family belongs to the group of tribes known as

Islamic
conquest in 637 AD.

After the arrival of

Melkite Greek Catholic
. Several prominent leaders are said to have received the special appellation of Maayuf (معيوف) meaning “exempted” or “protected.” When the ruling government subsequently rescinded this appellation, many clan members retained it in the form of a surname Maalouf, or Al-Maalouf. However, that version of the origin of the family name is disputed.

Ibrahim Maalouf nicknamed "Abi Rajih" (

Houran for the mountains of Lebanon, an area that became known for its rule of law under the Ottoman Empire
.

The family crossed

Bekaa Valley. However, this stay was short lived due to conflicts with existing residents. In 1526 AD, Ibrahim decided to move from the Bekaa Valley to Bsharri (بشري) in the high mountains of northern Lebanon. The route to Bsharri was difficult, and when the family stumbled onto an abandoned mountain village, they decided to resettle it. After rebuilding the structures, the village was named Douma
(دوما) in commemoration of the original Maalouf village in Houran. A church named for Saint Sarkis, venerated by the Christians of Houran, was also built in the village.

The stay in Douma was pleasant as the clan developed friendly relations with their neighbors and the ruling emir.[who?] However the murder of a ruler of Tripoli over his desire to marry one of the Maalouf daughters forced them to depart to the safety of Keserwan District that was ruled by an emir[who?] friendly to the family.

Upon arrival at Antelias, the clan decided that the families of Issa, Medlej, Farah and Hanna would settle in the high mountains of the Keserwan District, while the families of Nasser and Nehme would head to Vayelet Damasc, while the family of Semaan would stay on the coast near Antelias. The families of Issa, Medlej and Farah retained the surname of Maalouf, whereas the other branches adopted other surnames, notably Klink for the Hanna branch, Kreidy for the Semaan branch, Laham for the Nasser branch, and Najjar for the Nehme branch.

Kfarakab established by the Maalouf family c. 1560 AD. To the far right is the edge of Mhaydse which has become part of the modern town of Bikfaya
.

The first four branches settled in the village of Mhaydse (المحيدثة) in 1550 AD and lived peacefully for several years. From their homes, they observed across a deep ravine an attractive, protected and forested ridge which they often used as a hunting ground. After receiving permission from the ruling emir, the families of Issa, Medlej and Farah relocated their homes and built the village of

Kfarakab
(كفر عقاب) in 1560 AD and the main church in 1570 AD The family of Hanna remained in Mhaidsse.

Niha, and Chlifa, in the Beqaa Valley
.

The Maalouf family's rich history is marked by a dedication to culture and education. The family contributed to

Al-Nahda.[1]

Notable persons

Maalouf

Malouf

  • David Malouf (born 1934), Australian writer
  • Jacqui Malouf (born 1968), Canadian television host, cook, and author
  • Joseph Malouf (1893–1968), the Melkite Greek Catholic Archbishop of Baalbek, Lebanon
  • Michael Malouf, Australian businessman, former chief executive officer of the Carlton Football Club

Maloof

  • Adrienne Maloof (born 1961), American businesswoman and television personality
  • George J. Maloof Jr. (born 1964), American real estate businessman
  • George J. Maloof Sr. (1923–1980), American businessman and, at the time of his death, owner of the Houston Rockets
  • Jack Maloof (born 1949), American minor league baseball player
  • Manuel Maloof (1924–2004), American businessman and politician
  • Richard Maloof (born 1940), American musician who played bass and tuba for the Lawrence Welk orchestra
  • Sam Maloof (born Samuel Solomon Maloof) (1916–2009), American furniture designer and woodworker

See also

References

  1. ISBN 9780292757486
    . Retrieved 2022-07-21.

[1] [2] [3] [4]

External links

  1. ^ "Discovering the creative side of engineering".
  2. ^ https://www.christopherjohnrealty.com/
  3. ^ "Humanity Forward | Government Affairs Team".
  4. ^ "Dr. Ronald Nasif, Orthopedic Surgery | Milford, MA | WebMD".
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