A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Badran family of France.
Reg. 0418 · French, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur au chev. d'arg., acc. de deux perdrix affr. d'or en chef, et d'une étoile du même en p”
Francec. 1663
Where the Badran Arms Were Recorded
Bretagne
Map of France showing where the Badran arms are recorded
The Badran arms were recorded in France, c. 1663.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Bretagne.
More families held coats of arms in Bretagne than anywhere else in France. The land was divided into many small estates rather than a few large ones, so far more households counted as gentry, and each needed a shield of its own to be told apart.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in France in this period.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Badran arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of France.
Origin & History of the Badran Family in France
The history of the Badran family name is deeply connected to the cultural landscape of western France, specifically the region of Bretagne. Records indicate that members of the family were established in this area as early as 1663. During the seventeenth century, Bretagne was a distinct province with its own legal customs and social structures. Families living there often held roles tied to local agriculture, maritime trade, or regional administration. The name itself likely evolved from local linguistic roots common to the Breton peninsula, reflecting the way surnames were formed to identify families within their specific parishes. As these early ancestors settled into their communities, they became part of the long-standing social fabric of the region, contributing to the development of the local economy and the unique heritage of the Breton people.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Badr
Arabic term referring to the full moon.
This name
BadranDerived from the full moon, often signifying someone with a radiant or luminous face.
also spelled
Badrane
Badrann
Badraun
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales d'Ille-et-Vilaine, Série B (Cours et juridictions)
Archives départementales du Finistère, Série E (Familles et seigneuries)
Dauzat, Albert, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France, 1951
Le Moyne de La Borderie, Arthur, Histoire de Bretagne, 1896
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chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
chevronProtection, and faithful service completed
martletA younger son, who must win his own land
mulletThe third son, and a divine quality from above
