Chatzi

Chatzi- (Greek Χατζη-) is a prefix of Greek family names.

It derives from the honorific title chatzís (χατζής), which is borrowed, from Arabic hajji, used of a Muslim who has completed the obligatory pilgrimage to Mecca.

In a Christian context, the title designates a person who has visited Jerusalem and the surrounding areas that are holy to the Christians. Thus, someone whose family name was previously "Dimitriou" would be called "Chatzidimitriou" after having visited Jerusalem.

This honorific title exists among the Slavic Orthodox Christians as well in the form hadži (written in Bulgarian хаджи and Serbian хаџи).

The full form of the surname is Chatzis or Hatzis (female version: Chatzi or Hatzi) and it may refer, among others, to:

• Guido Hatzis, Greek-Australian comic character
• Michalis Chatzis, Greek footballer
• Nikos Hatzis, Greek basketball player
• Tony Hatzis, Australian footballer

See also

• Hadžić
• Hadjidakis

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