A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Bhati family of Italy.
Reg. 2172 · Italian, A–C
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
phoenixRebirth, and survival through fire
fireZeal and purification
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
Colours
Blue (Azure)Means: Loyalty and truth
Green (Vert)Means: Hope
Silver (Argent)Means: Peace and sincerity
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“D'azur à un arbre terrassé de sin., supp. de sa cime un phénix d'arg. enveloppé de flammes de gu., fixant un soleil de gu., rayonnant d'or, mouv. du canton dextre du chef. Au chef du premier, ch. de trois fleurs-de-lis d'or, rangées entre les quatre pendants d'un lambel de gu.”
ItalyBologne, c. 1775
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Map of Italy showing where the Bhati arms are recorded
The Bhati arms were recorded in Bologne, c. 1775.
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 Italy in this period.
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
Sovereign of the period
Alvise Giovanni Mocenigo
1763–1778
Reigning in Italy when the Bhati arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Italy
In the Italian states, coats of arms were often used by noble families to show their status and history. These symbols were passed down through the generations to all legitimate male descendants. Younger branches of a family usually kept the original design but sometimes added small changes to distinguish their specific line from the main branch.
Granting authority
Various local rulers and city governments controlled the use of coats of arms across the different Italian states.
How they got arms
Families often assumed their own arms or received them as official grants from local lords, popes, or city councils.
Where arms were recorded
Arms were recorded in local city archives or private family books rather than in one single national register.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Italy.
Origin & History of the Bhati Family in Italy
The Bhati family name has roots that stretch back to the late eighteenth century in the historic city of Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. By 1775, records indicate that members of the family were already established residents within this coastal community. During this era, Boulogne served as a vital hub for trade and maritime activity, which likely influenced the daily lives and occupations of early family members. As the family integrated into the local society of the region, they contributed to the cultural and social fabric of northern France. While the name itself carries a distinct linguistic history, its presence in the archives of Boulogne highlights a long-standing connection to the development of the town during the final decades of the French monarchy.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Batus
Latin term for a beat or a strike.
This name
BhatiDerived from a nickname for someone who was a beater or a striker.
also spelled
Beaty
Beatti
Beattie
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Archives départementales du Pas-de-Calais, Registres paroissiaux et d'état civil de Boulogne-sur-Mer, 1775
L'Abbé Daniel Haigneré, Dictionnaire historique et archéologique du département du Pas-de-Calais, 1873
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mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
phoenixRebirth, and survival through fire
fireZeal and purification
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
mountThe ground held, and steadfastness upon it
cantonA mark of honour granted by the sovereign
chiefAuthority, wisdom and dominion
labelThe eldest son, during his father's life
treeLife, endurance and deep roots
phoenixRebirth, and survival through fire
fireZeal and purification
sunGlory, splendour and the source of life
