Azerbaijani names and surnames for men. Features of selection and a list of all Azerbaijani names for boys with a description of the meaning

Azerbaijani name has Turkic and Iranian (Persian) roots. Big influence Azerbaijani names were influenced by Arab and Persian cultures, as well as Albanian culture and Islam.

Male names of Azerbaijan

A - A

Alekber ələkbər

B - B

Baloglan - literally honey son, sweet as honey

C - J

Ç - H

E[ɛ] - E-E

Ə [æ] - A, Z, E

(due to the absence of the letter Ə in Russian, it is pronounced as “A”, “I” or “E”)

In Russian In Azerbaijani Meaning Ajdar Ashraf Yellez Abdulhamid Arastun Ali Alibek (Alibey) Alovsat Alnazar Alekber Aliahmed Alikram Aziz Azim Ahmed Ahad Ahliman Aziz Ali Anwar Abdul Aliisa Amrullah Amir Adalat Abil Abdulmejid Abdulhamid Aflatun Afghan Afrasiyab Akram Asker

F [f] - Ф

G - G

In Russian In Azerbaijani Meaning of Giyam Gyaray Gulaga Gyulali Gunduz Gyuloglan

Ğ ɣ - Gh

H [h] - A

In Russian In Azerbaijani Meaning Heydar Hasan or Hasan Hasankhan Hasanbek (Hasanbey) Hasrat Huseyn or Hussein Hikmet Hamid Hajibaba Gadzhi Gummat

X [x] - X

I [ɯ] - ы

İ [ɪ] - And

K [k] - K

Q [g] - G

L [l] - L

M [m] - M

N [n] - N

O [ɔ] - O

Ö [œ] - O

P [p] - P

R [r] - P

S [s] - C

Ş [ʃ] - Ш

T [t] - T

U [u] - U

V [v] - V

Y [j] - Y

(pronounced as I, Yu or E)

In Russian In Azerbaijani Meaning Yasin Yagub Yasaf Yaver Yarakhmad Yalchin Yashar Yahya Yengyubar Yunus Yusif

Z [z] - Z

Female names of Azerbaijan

A[ɑː] - A

B[b] - B

C[ʤ] - J

Ç[ʧ] - H

E[ɛ] - E -E

Ə [æ] - A, Z, E

(due to the absence of the letter Ə in Russian, it is pronounced like “A”, “I” or “E”)

In Russian In Azerbaijani Meaning of Aziz Adil Afsan Amina Antiga

F [f] - f

G - G

(due to the absence of the letter G in Russian, it is pronounced as “G”)

In Azerbaijani Meaning of Gultekin (Gyultakin) Gunay Gulnara Gyulabyatin Gulzar Gulshyan Gyullu Gunash Gozal Govhar Gulchin Gunel

Ğ ɣ - Gh

Kulnisa ​​Gulnise flower, smile

H [h] - A

(due to the absence of the letter H in Russian, it is pronounced like “G” or “X”)

In Russian In Azerbaijani Meaning of Hanifa Khumay Hadith Halim

X [x] - X

J [ʒ] - Ж

Q [g] - G

L [l] - L

M [m] - M

N [N] - N

O [ɔ] - O

Ö [œ] - O

P [p] - P

R [r] - P

S [s] - C

Ş [ʃ] - Ш

T [t] - T

U [u] - U

V [v] - V

Y [j] - Y

pronounced like I or E

In Russian In Azerbaijani Meaning of Yavar Yagut Yasaman Yegana

Z [z] - Z

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Azerbaijani boy names

At the birth of a baby, parents want to continue their family line, and they especially try to give boys a name that emphasizes their nationality or at least belonging to a particular nation. When planning to give their child an Azerbaijani name, parents begin to wonder what Azerbaijani names for boys are this moment popular?

It should be noted that many Azerbaijani names for boys take their roots from the Turkic language group, for example, the name Aslan is very common among the people, which means fearless lion. In addition to Arabic culture and Islam, Azerbaijani boys' names were also influenced by Persian culture. The most popular Arabic names in Azerbaijan are such names as: Ali, Hasan, Hussein (names of members of the Prophet’s family).

In the Azerbaijani name book there are names associated with the names of geographical points, for example, the name Tabriz is a city in Iran, Araz is the name of a river. Very often Azerbaijanis give their children the names of famous people or pious relatives. And it is common among people to congratulate a family on the addition of their child with the words:

"let the child live up to the name." During Soviet times, most Azerbaijani names underwent changes, but after the collapse of the USSR, people began to name their children Islamic names, as the people returned to faith and the role of Islam in people’s lives increased.

Azerbaijani boy names:

Azerbaijani male names. Beautiful names

There is a great variety of Azerbaijani male names (approximately 15,340), which indicates that the ancestors of the people had good imagination. At the very beginning of its development, humanity did not puzzle over what name to give to a newborn. The child was named after what surrounded him. For example, in honor of flowers, mountains, rivers, seas, lakes.

Another method of selection was to ensure that the chosen name served as a talisman against failure and evil forces.

Characteristics of nationality

Any name must have a direct connection with nationality. Having received it, the child identifies himself with the history and character of his people. There are also names of international origin. They are received by children born in a mixed marriage, which means that they have a choice of which nationality they will identify themselves with in the future. People with such names easily feel like “citizens of the world.”

Historical roots of the name

Each name carries within itself a certain image or character. When a child begins to learn the history of his homeland, nation, or reads books where he meets his namesakes, he involuntarily begins to ask himself questions: “What contribution did they make to the history of the people?”; “What actions do you remember?”; “What kind of character and willpower did they have?” And when he finds similarities with himself in them, it gives him great support. The child understands that he, too, can be as smart, brave and kind as his historical namesake.

Azerbaijani male names mainly originate from the Turkic language. And the formation of new ones was influenced by Persian culture. For example, in Azerbaijan the name Aslan is very common, which means “lion”. The children were named after cities - Tabriz (located in Iran), rivers - Araz, in honor of the prophet and members of his family. Parents give their children the names of respected ancestors or famous people of Azerbaijan.

Beautiful male Azerbaijani names, combining influence different cultures, today sound bright, meaningful and euphonious. But the main imprint on their formation was left local traditions and the persistent spirit of this people.

Tamerlane

The name Tamerlane is of Turkic origin. The child so named has been particularly taciturn since childhood; he shows interest in knowledge only to reflect his inner world. According to statistics, 9 out of 10 people with this name become highly qualified specialists. The basis of all their activities is self-satisfaction.

The name Tamerlane gives its owner a strong and persistent character. Suffice it to recall the great commander Amir Temur, who was nicknamed Tamerlane.

He is interested in his appearance. He should always look comme il faut, only then does he feel confident and easily make new acquaintances, while showing friendliness.

The fact that Tamerlane does not know how to show love and tenderness at all is not true. It’s just that when choosing a companion, he is guided by one thing - she must become a complete compliance with his principles, which he adheres to in life. A strong character, the ambitions and determination of his partner are much more important to him than external beauty.

Unfortunately, people with this name often find it difficult to adapt to new circumstances. When others try to impose their opinions on them, they either move away from them or withdraw into themselves.

They are especially careful with money, so they are mistakenly considered stingy. For their own needs they will not regret a large sum, but if they are convinced that someone needs them more than they do, then these people will do everything to make others feel good.

They always remain calm and have a well-developed sense of self-control. Their main goals are to maintain their wit and good-heartedness.

Abdullah

The name Abdullah is of Arabic origin. People with this name are very sociable and make contact with anyone. For them, making a new acquaintance is a mere trifle, but important role Their best friend plays a role in their life, and they will go to great lengths for him.

For them, in terms of clothing, comfort and convenience are important. They are never obsessed with fashion and sense of style. If they are not worried about their style, then they pay attention to the correspondence of their interlocutor’s appearance and inner world.

For Abdullah, marriage is a kind of partnership that has a long term. Of course, they tend to show sincere feelings, but they will never forgive people who try to limit their freedom. Such situations cause a violent reaction in them, thereby family life disagreements occur.

But despite this, thanks to his natural charm, politeness and goodwill, there are quite a lot of girls who want to win his heart. To ensure that there are no disagreements in family life with Abdullah, the companion must create comfort around him.

Azerbaijani male names such as Abdul, Abdu and Umma are considered derivatives of Abdullah.

Gadzhi

The Arabic name translates to "pilgrim". Such people are too inquisitive in childhood. With age, thanks to such qualities as responsibility and quick reaction to events, they take the place of leaders in the team. Owners of this name will never ask for help, but if they notice potential in those in need, they will not pass by.

The name Gadzhi has derivative forms: Gadzhimurad, Gadzhibek, Gadzhip and Gadzhil.

Without noticing it, Gadzhi needs a daily dose of love. Therefore, girls who want to settle in their hearts need to show extremely obsessive care.

Often such people are touchy, and there are no apparent reasons for this. As soon as he realizes the fact that he has not had a partner for a long time, he comes to the realization that he is abandoned, unhappy and lonely. In fact, he just needs a person to his liking who will be devoted to him. Only then will harmony reign in alliance with Gadzhi.

Zakir

A name symbolizing continuous movement. His childhood can be characterized in two words - fidgety and fidgety. And it won't go away over time. He does not like or value stability; he constantly needs to change his place of residence. Which is sometimes the main reason for his loneliness. But this does not bother Zakir, since for him this is the only attribute of a full-fledged existence.

Just like Haji, Zakir needs love, although he does not realize it. He is always attracted by harmony, and it doesn’t matter how it manifests itself. Therefore, he always strives to create it around himself. But this does not mean that he will fight with the person who decided to disturb his peace. Here he shows a diplomatic strategy, so that Zakir’s enemy and ill-wisher turns into a friend. Therefore, you should not be surprised that people with this name almost never have enemies. They are able to find a compromise in any situation and have the rare gift of awakening bad person the most beautiful thoughts and feelings.

Derived names: Zakirjan, Zakiretdin, Zakirulla, Zakirkhan.

Muslim

The name Muslim has 4 origins: Chechen, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Tatar - and is translated as “a person who converted to Islam.”

The owner of this name is distinguished from others by his courage. Childhood is associated with curiosity and self-will. Thanks to his determination and responsibility, Muslim will take the place of a leader in his career.

Starting a family symbolizes the end of romance. He is too honest and serious, but you can always rely on him. Muslim does not like sentimentality and display of feelings, but over time he will find the one who will appreciate it.

The peculiarity of people with this name is that they strive to create something new and beautiful and do it with ease, therefore they are often the object of admiration of the people around them.

Tural

Almost all male Azerbaijani names have strong energy. People who are called by the name Tural are always independent and are distinguished by extraordinary courage. Resourcefulness helps them become leaders in a team. For Tural, marriage and starting a family are the main thing life value. So his heart is being hunted a large number of representatives of the fair sex. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding him, he will always be protection and support for his beloved.

Tural is a devoted friend with a wonderful sense of humor. Respects people who have wealth and occupy a high position and status.

He is very clean, so disorder and negligence are unacceptable to him. He also does not like it when vulgar speech is heard around him. Tural tries to avoid quarrels and unpleasant people, and he does it well. He reacts to criticism from people in two ways: either he listens with pride, or he reacts sharply and sometimes uses obscene words.

Anar

The owner of such a name must always dominate in everything, and this does not depend on the situation in which he finds himself. He is not afraid of people who are stronger than him physically and spiritually.

If the partner takes care of him, and the care should be more reminiscent of servility, then in return she will receive admiration and gratitude from Anar. Often prone to irritability over small things. If the companion is able to withstand his character with fortitude, then he will do everything to make their union long-lasting and harmonious.

His character is very contradictory. He may find a worthy goal, but he will not conquer it. He likes to lead this process. Sometimes he stays away from the glory and is ready to give all the trophies to someone else.

He is always sincere and honest. But sometimes his straightforwardness is expressed in a very rude form. If his subordinates often make mistakes, then they cannot avoid the explosive reaction of his boss Anar. But after he cools down, he will not leave the feeling of guilt.

Azerbaijani male names. List of the most popular

According to statistics, the most popular male names in Azerbaijan they are Ali, Huseyn, Yusif and Muhammad.

If in Soviet times Azerbaijanis were given names that were easy to pronounce, now children are named with deep meaning.

Male Azerbaijani names: the most important thing is their meanings

The culture of the Persians, Arabs and Albanians had a huge influence on Azerbaijani male names. Western versions are also used now. The real surnames of this people have the endings -li, -zade, -oglu, for example Fuzuli, Rasulzade, Avazoglu. Combinations such as -ogly and -kyzy correspond to the endings of patronymics in Russian (-vich and -vna). It is worth noting that nowadays surnames are changed using abbreviations of the last syllable, for example, if formerly a man there was Iskanderov, now - Iskander.

All male Azerbaijani names have their own deep meanings: free, strong, brave, just or doing the right thing, servant of Allah, knowledgeable, great khan, etc. In general, the roots of the names of this people originate from Turkic culture, as well as from other languages. It is also very interesting that many of them are associated with the names of certain geographical points, for example, Araz is the name of a large river, and Tabriz is an Islamic city, etc.

Parents of a newborn child are always told: “Let him grow up healthy and live up to his name.” Therefore, it is also common to name children the same as their relatives or famous people. Thus, boys are given male Azerbaijani names of poets and thinkers of this people, for example, all the surnames that are mentioned in the epic “Dede Gorgud” are still used today. It is also worth noting that the famous playwright Jafar Jabbarli came up with new options in his plays; they were popular at that time, and they are still used today.

IN Soviet time people feared persecution and changed male Azerbaijani names. Accordingly, endings such as -khan and -bek began to disappear. At that time, children began to be called that way less often, as well as various famous pre-revolutionary figures, but a few appeared strange names, such as Tractor, Inglab (Revolution), Combine and others. Many surnames also changed then, the well-known endings -li, -zade and -oglu turned into Russian ones: -ov (Aminov) or -ev (Amardiev). Currently, people are trying to return the original Azerbaijani syllables of their usual surnames.

After the fall of the USSR occurred and each country gained independence, many Western names appeared. But people still began to give their newborn children purely Islamic ones. After all, Azerbaijani names and their meanings have specific place in the life of every representative of this people. After all, if a person is named Adil, then he must grow up to be a fair and correct man. If a boy is given the name Amin, then he will be a reliable assistant to his parents and his future family. Azerbaijanis take the meanings of names very seriously.

Of course, modern male names such as Yusif, Elmir, Ulus, Savalan, Oner and others are also in fashion now. They are also beautiful, they also have their own meanings and are given to children in the hope that they will grow up to be good and pious people. If a child does not live up to the hopes of his parents and follows a bad path, then his offspring will not be named after him in the future, and this is already bad for every Azerbaijani man, because he must ultimately become the head of the family and an example to follow.

Beautiful Azerbaijani names for women and men

Azerbaijan is a state on whose territory different cultures met and actively interacted. That is why the question of which names are considered Azerbaijani and which are not is quite complicated. We conventionally consider such names to be those that are common today among the population of this country.

Origin of traditional names

Azerbaijani names for women and men largely come from Turkic dialects. This is the most ancient factor that influenced the formation of local culture. Later they were supplemented by Persian and Albanian borrowings. In addition, many Azerbaijani names, female and male, are, of course, taken from Arab culture, which is of enormous importance as a source of religion and the entire way of life for the local population. The most popular of them are names that once belonged to family members and associates of the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam - Ali, Hasan, Fatima and others. Another part of the names are given to children in honor of the names of some significant places, for example, rivers or mountains. At the same time, Azerbaijanis take naming very seriously, as evidenced by the local proverb and wish: “Let the child live up to the name.” So the name is a kind of program, business card, according to which, in particular, the idea of ​​a person is built. Therefore, children are named for a reason, but in honor of someone who commands respect and is an authority - from the prophets scripture to relatives. Many Azerbaijani names, female and male, also come from poetry. For example, the epic “Kitabi Dede Gorgud” is very popular in this regard.

USSR time

An important role in the formation cultural picture modern Azerbaijan also played a role in the advent of the Soviet regime. Because of him, new names appeared, and in general the approach to naming a child has changed somewhat. For example, the traditional endings “khan” and “bek” began to disappear from use. Names in honor of revolutionary figures or even remakes based on communist values ​​have become widespread. Even surnames were subjected to Russification, from which local endings were removed.

But after the collapse of the USSR and the return to previous traditional values, the situation began to change - parents increasingly began to choose traditional male and female Azerbaijani names for their children. Modern parents in this sense have returned to their original traditions, because Islam has once again become a culture-forming force on the territory of the state. In this regard, the country has a traffic light principle in the field of naming. This means that Azerbaijani names, female and male, are separated by color. Red, for example, is a color that unites names, the choice of which is highly discouraged for young parents. This category includes names mainly from the Soviet past and generally foreign names that are not very welcome in Islam. The green list, on the other hand, includes those names that are most welcome. They may be on different languages, but, of course, the most popular of them is Azerbaijani. Women's names, like men's names that do not fall into these two categories, have yellow. These are valid options. They are usually given to children who were born in families where one of the parents is a foreigner. The attitude towards such names is reserved; most often they are not approved by the conservative majority.

Names as a reflection of the character of the era

From a historical perspective, the names of Azerbaijanis usually reflect the spirit of the times. Thus, in the era of strong Turkic influence, a person had three names at once. The first of these was given at birth and was used simply for recognition and communication. Then, as a child, the person was assigned another name based on his characteristics, character, or appearance. Well, in mature years a person acquired a third name, reflecting the reputation he had earned in society. The Islamization of the region led to the Arabization of names, and those that were popular in religious Muslim society came to the fore. The Soviet system interrupted the tradition for some time, actively promoting the Russification and Sovietization of names (for example, such names as “Traktor”, “Kolkhoz”, “Vladlen” became widespread). But the end of the era of socialism was marked by the revival of former historical traditions, based on the synthesis of Turkic and Arabic components with small elements of Albanian and Persian cultures.

Azerbaijani female names and their meanings

Below we provide a list of some female names. Unfortunately, a complete list of them would be too lengthy, so we will limit ourselves to just a few. All of the following Azerbaijani female names are beautiful and popular among the people.

• Aidan. Means "lunar".
• Azada. Translated into Russian as “free”.
• Aigul. Literally means "moon flower".
• Ayla. The meaning is close to the concept of dawn or shine.
• Aysel. A very beautiful name with the meaning “moonlight”.
• Amina. This name is translated as “safe” or “preserving.”
• Basura. Means a woman with an open soul.
• Bella. The name means "beauty".
• Valida. IN direct meaning"Mother of the Sultan"
• Vusala. Reflects the concept of unity, meeting, connection.
• Jamila. Arabic name meaning "beauty of the world."
• Dilara. Difficult to translate name. It roughly means the following: “caressing the soul.”
• Yegana. It means “the only one.”
• Zara. Literally translated as “gold”.
• Zulfiya. Means "curly".
• Irada. This name has a meaning close to the concept of strong will.
• Inara. This is the name of the chosen woman, that is, the meaning of the name is the one who was chosen.
• Lamia. Means "bright".
• Leila. It hints that the girl's hair is black as night.
• Medina. This is the name of a holy city in Arabia. The name is given in his honor.
• Nailya. Talks about a woman who enjoys life.
• Ragsana. Translated as “quiet”.

Azerbaijani male names and their meanings

Now we present a small selection of names for boys.

• Abas. This name means a gloomy person.
• Abid. Translated as “praying”.
• Adalat. The literal meaning is "justice".
• Bayram. It means just a “holiday”.
• Bahram. This is what they call the killer of an evil spirit, literally translated.
• Valef. Means "in love."
• Walid. A word meaning parent.
• Wasim. That means he’s beautiful.
• Gharib. This name is usually given to children of non-native origin. It means "foreigner".
• Dashdemir. The name literally translates to “iron and stone.”

Azerbaijani female names and their meaning

Azerbaijani names (female) take roots from the Turkic language group. Over time they were added different names other nationalities - for example, from Arab, Albanian and Persian cultures. In addition, the adoption of Islam had a significant impact.

When a child is born in a family, everyone wishes: “Let the baby live up to the name!” Therefore, the choice of name must be approached especially carefully. Azerbaijani girls are often named after the prophet’s companions, as well as other famous people. In addition, to honor respected and pious relatives, girls can be called by their names.

Azerbaijani girls' names are etymologically associated with the concepts of tenderness and kindness, beauty and sophistication.

As in many others Muslim countries, until recently, the birth of a girl in a family was not a joyful event. Consequently, the names that newborns were given were of unsightly content. Until relatively recently, one could often find Azerbaijani female names with the meanings “despised”, “unloved”, “pretty”. Modern culture significantly changed this attitude towards female children, and therefore such names as Aybeniz, Arzu, Sevda, Solmaz and others began to appear.

Without a doubt, the choice of name falls entirely on the shoulders of young parents. The chosen Azerbaijani names (female) may reflect not only the preferences of the parents, but also religious and social traditions. However, preference should still be given to a beautiful, short and euphonious name, which carries a wish for the future. We should not forget that the fate prepared for a person directly depends on the choice of name.

Below are the most common Azerbaijani female names and their meanings:

Aida - income, profit

Aidan - lunar

Ainur - moon-faced

Aishe - living, alive

Aysel - moonlight

Ayla - shine, dawn, light

Aziza - precious

Alvan - colorful, bright

Amina - faithful, honest, guardian

Diamond is a beauty

Alma - apple

Anakhanym - lady

Anara - pomegranate

Afsana is a legend

Arzu - wish, gift

Banu - mistress, mistress

Basira - open soul

Bayaz - snow-white, clean

Bahar - smart, beautiful

Bella is beautiful

Busat - cheerful, joyful

Valida - mother, woman

Vusala - meeting, unity

Vafa - devotee

Gumar - persimmon flower

Gulnar - pomegranate flower

Gulshan - cheerful, cheerful

Gunash - sunny

Denise - stormy, sea

Jamila - the beauty of the whole world

Dildir - favorite

Jahan - peace

Durdana is the only one

Dilara - delighting the soul and heart

Egana - unique

Zarif - tender, affectionate

Zara - gold

Zulfiya - curly

Zahra - morning star

Zarifa - tender

Irada - will, disobedience

Ilhama - muse, inspiration

Inara - the chosen one

Kamala - obedient, devoted

Lamia - bright, defiant

Leila - night, darkness

Masuda - happy

Mahabbat - love

Medina is holy

Mehriban - affectionate

Mina - fine pattern, ligature

Muqafat - reward

Naira - fiery

Natavan - economic

Nargiz - innocent and proud

Parvana - butterfly, moth

Pari - nymph

Ravana - smooth

Rena - soul, consciousness

Rafiga - friend

Sabiga - perfect

Sarykhatun - golden-haired

Sima - honor

Susan - silent

Simuzar - jewel, treasure

Ture - princess

Ulduz is a star

Farida is the only one

The history of the formation of Azerbaijani names goes back many centuries. Since the Azerbaijani language belongs to the Turkic group, accordingly, many names are formed from Turkic languages: Akif is a hard worker, Elgun is the sun of the people. However, many names also refer to native Azerbaijani ones, which were formed relatively recently. As a rule, these are Azerbaijani words: Vidadi - love, Yalcin - majestic.

Many names were borrowed from the languages ​​of neighboring peoples, such as Iranian (Persian) - Anar (pomegranate), Turkish - Ordukhan (commander), Tatar - Toghrul (falcon). During times Soviet Union many names came from neighboring republics, such as David, Benjamin, Ruslan, etc. However, after the collapse of the USSR, they stopped calling children by such names.

Separate and most large group names is a group of Arabic names. This is due to the Muslim religion of Azerbaijanis and the transfer of Arabic names into their culture - Abdullah (slave of Allah), Haji (pilgrim).

How do you choose?

In the Azerbaijani tradition, there are the following types of naming of babies:

• In honor of deceased relatives.
• In honor of people who have achieved success in various fields. Thus, when Ilham Aliyev won the presidential elections in Azerbaijan, the number of newborn Ilhams in the country increased significantly.
• In honor of fairy-tale heroes endowed with certain talents.
• In honor of religious figures and events.

List of all modern handsome male options in Russian and their meaning

In Azerbaijan there is great amount male names, but they are all endowed with deep meaning. After all, in this country it is believed that a name should have a fruitful influence on the fate of the baby.

• Abbas- Arabic gloomy, strict. Closed to himself, inquisitive.
• Abdullah- Arabic servant of Allah. Cheerful, sociable, good friend.
• Abdurrahman- Arabic servant of the Merciful. Has an analytical mind.
• Abdulhamid– Chechen. slave of the Glorious. Adventurer and traveler, thirsty permanent shift situation.
• Yeah- Azeri sir, master. Has a desire to help others.
• Agshin– Turkish. strong, brave. Strive to gain the trust of others.
• Adil- Arabic fair, acting correctly. Freedom-loving. restless.
• Adnan- Arabic founder who creates foundations. Has pronounced leadership qualities.
• Adygozyal- Azeri beautiful name. It is typical to calculate all your actions in advance.
• Azad- Persian free. Becomes a virtuoso of his craft.
• Azer- Persian fire, flame. In constant search for yourself.
• Aziz- Arabic mighty, invincible. Easily makes new acquaintances.
• Akif- Turkic hardworking. Amorous, but faithful to the woman he loves.
• Ali- Arabic supreme, supreme, mighty. I am ready to sacrifice everything for my neighbor.
• Alim- Arabic knowing. Thinks in broad categories.
• Amir– Heb. ruler, lord. Master of his craft.
• Anan- Arabic reminiscing. Restless, which can lead to loneliness.
• Anar- Persian pomegranate. Has leadership qualities.
• Araz- Azeri happiness. Likes to make informed decisions.
• Aran- Turkic self-possessed, cold-blooded. Characterized by a thirst for competition.
• Arif- Arabic knowing. Likes to donate something to his neighbor.
• Arslan- Turkic Leo. Deserves authority in any company.
• Assad- Arabic lion, fearless. Not afraid to express his point of view.
• Asif- Tatar. forgiveness. Likes to turn a hobby into a profession.
• Aslan- Arabic lion, fearless. Always knows clearly what he wants.
• Aflatun- Arabic Plato. A person with talent.
• Ashyg- Azeri in love with the truth. Charity activities are typical.
• Ahmed- Arabic illustrious, worthy of praise. Able to concentrate all his strength in his work.
• Ayaz- Persian wind blowing on a winter night. True friend, never betrays.
• Woman- Persian grandfather, father of fathers. Characterized by sociability and the search for friends.
• Balabek– Turkish. junior bek. May sacrifice the latter.
• Bahadur- Persian hero, hero. A person who values ​​his time.
• Bahram- Persian evil spirit killer. Has decisiveness and quick reactions.
• Bayat- Kazakh face of god. Has the skills of a good boss.
• Benjamin– Heb. important, main. A person you can always rely on.
• Bulbul- Persian nightingale. A very good-natured person and a good helper.
• Vasif- Arabic praising. Characterized by courage and resourcefulness.
• Wasim- Tatar. Beautiful. Has the ability to gain trust.
• Vatan- Arabic fatherland, homeland. He values ​​his work very much.
• Veli– Romanian. dear, close. He has innate charisma and a creative mind.
• Vidadi- Azeri Love. He is meticulous in his choice of profession.
• Vilayat- Arabic principality, state. Does not value stability, is prone to change.
• Vugar- Azeri proud. A born analyst.
• Vurgun- Azeri enamored. Resourceful and knows how to make quick decisions.
• Gadzhi- Arabic pilgrim. Characterized by determination and responsibility.
• Gaplan- Turkic brave man A very kind-hearted person.
• Guy– Heb. durable, indestructible. Easily becomes the darling of the company.
• Goshgar- Azeri proud, sedate, majestic. Ready to help everyone.
• Huseyn- Azeri Beautiful. Calculates all moves in advance.
• David– Heb. Darling. A gentle and caring person, but when necessary he shows firmness.
• Dadash- Persian Brother. Loyal to his friends.
• Derya– Turkish. big river. Very meticulous and hard-working.
• Dovlat- Persian state. Always confident in his actions.
• Zaur- Arabic pilgrim. Knows how to turn a hobby into a job.
• Zahid- Arabic scientist, self-possessed. Has all the qualities to become great.
• Zahir- Arabic appearance. A professional in his field.
• Zia– Heb. light. Closed to oneself, uncommunicative.
• Ziyafat- Arabic banquet, feast, celebration. A mobile and active child.
• Zyaki- Azeri smart, clever. Characterized by curiosity and analytical thinking.
• Ibrahim- Arabic Merciful servant. Loves is in constant motion.
• Idrak- Arabic knower. Has quick reaction and determination.
• Ilyas- Azeri coming to the rescue. Characterized by the ability and desire to help people.
• Ilham- Arabic inspiration. A born leader and boss.
• Ikhtiyar- Arabic choice. Always ready to help.
• Kemal- Arabic wise, sensitive. Able to work in a team.
• Kamal- Azeri perfection. Has leadership qualities.
• Levan– Heb. wanderer. Great friend.
• Lenar- Arabic like the fire or light of Allah. Always strive to be first.
• Masoud– indium. happy. Inclined to charity.
• Muhammad- Arabic praised, praiseworthy. A born leader.
• Nabi- Arabic prophet. Has the qualities to lead people.
• Nadir- Tatar. rare, extraordinary. A very reliable and purposeful person.
• Nurlan- Turkic sparkle, shine. Loyal to his work and family.
• Osman- Arabic hero. Predisposed to business contacts.
• Orhan– Turkish. khan of the army, commander. Born to be a boss.
• Ordukhan– Turkish. commander Very amorous. but faithful in the family.
• Ramal- Arabic Gypsy. Ready to help friends at any moment.
• Rahman- Tatar. all-merciful. Always strives for the standard.
• Rafik- Tatar. good friend. He never stops there.
• Rustam- Persian strong, brave. He has the gift of an artist.
• Ruslan– Russian, Turkic a lion. Born to be a hero.
• Sarkhan- Persian great khan, lord of the day. Loves to be the center of attention.
• Sultan- Arabic ruler, sultan. A natural leader and boss.
• Timur- Turkic iron. He has a very strong and unbending character.
• Toghrul- Tatar. falcon. Finds well mutual language with everyone.
• Turai- Turkic homeland, land of the Turks. Loves to compete in all areas of life.
• Turkel– Turkish. Turkic land, Turkic people. Human. who always strives for excellence.
• Ulvi– Turkish. clean, unsullied. Strives for something new.
• Fatih- Arabic winner. Confident man
• Fuad- Arabic heart. Differs in purposefulness.
• Khalid- Arabic immortal. Lives in his own world.
• Hayal– Turkish. dreamer. Since childhood, he knows what he will become when he grows up.
• Chingiz- Mongolian powerful. Differs in independence.
• Shahin- Tatar. falcon. He reveals his talent very early.
• Shener- Turkic cheerful brave man. Has organizational skills.
• Elgiz- Turkic ruler of the people. Always looking for new hobbies.
• Elgun- Turkic the sun of the people. Knows how to lead people.
• Elkhan- Turkic Khan of the people. Constantly strives for something new.
• Ehsan- Persian mercy, beneficence. He is not afraid of anyone, he is always ready to argue.
• Yalcin- Azeri majestic. He is not ashamed to help the poor.
• Yanar- Turkic fiery. Believes in his own strength.
• Yashar- Azeri living. Loves to share with others.
• Yahya- Tatar. alive, living. Able to think several steps ahead.

It is very important for parents to give suitable name to your baby. That is why Azerbaijani parents, as soon as they learn about a new addition to the family, begin to choose a name for their baby.

The overwhelming number of Azerbaijani male names have Turkic, Albanian, Arabic and Persian roots. Among the names belonging to the Arabic language group, those that were once borne by the companions of the Prophet and members of their families were considered popular. Azerbaijanis took an extremely responsible approach to choosing a name for their children, and at the moment of birth they said: “Let the baby live up to the meaning of his name.” This explains the fact that the overwhelming number of newborns received the names of people who managed to become famous and achieve incredible results during their lifetime.

Turkic era

There is an extremely interesting fact in history related to male Azerbaijani names belonging to the Turkic language group. The ancient Turks considered it correct for a person to have three names during his lifetime. The first name given at birth, as a rule, did not have special significance and was used for communication purposes. The second was given already in adulthood, when a person’s character was fully formed. The name, most often, reflected the character of its owner. And the last, third name was assigned in old age. It fully reflected a person’s reputation and could tell a lot about his life.

Azerbaijani men's names and surnames changed radically with the advent of the totalitarian Soviet regime. Children, as a rule, received Slavic names. Thus, the Soviet authorities tried to integrate Azerbaijan into their culture. However, after the collapse of the USSR, the overwhelming number of residents of the country expressed a desire to return their own historical and cultural identity. Children began to be named in honor of their great-grandfathers, giving such ancient Azerbaijani male names as Muhammad, Mamed, Nisa. We suggest you understand the meaning of the most popular names used to call boys in Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijani male names and their meaning

The people of Azerbaijan took an extremely responsible approach to choosing a name for a child, especially if a boy appeared in the family. In alphabetical order, the list of male Azerbaijani names that are still in use today is as follows.

Starting with the letter "A"

The most beautiful Azerbaijani male names begin with the letter “A”:

• Abbas is serious and strict.
• Abdullah and Abdul are the slave of Allah.
• Abdurahman is the servant of the All-Merciful.
• Abdulhamid - subordinate to the All-Merciful.
• Abdulmecid is a servant of the Almighty.
• Abuzer is light and airy.
• Abid - one who calls upon Allah, one who prays.
• Agil - wise, smart.
• Yeah - the ruler, sir.
• Agahan is the highest ruler.
• Agshin - brave, powerful.
• Adil is correct, fair.
• Adil is obedient, correct.
• Adalat - acting fairly.
• Adam is the first.
• Adnan is the creator of laws.
• Akshin - brave, strong.
• Azad - free, free.
• Azer - rushing to the rescue.
• Aziz - unperturbed, unconquered.
• Azim is majestic.
• Aydin is clear.
• Akif is a workaholic.
• Akram is kind and generous.
• Alekber is huge, majestic.
• Ali - domineering, supreme.
• Alim - understanding, knowledgeable.
• Allan - brave, courageous.
• Alpan is a fearless hero.
• Altai and Altun - golden mountain.
• Alim is educated, understanding, knowledgeable.
• Aly is a bright flame.
• Allahverdy - gifted by the Almighty.
• Alkhan - leader, great khan.
• Amin is reliable.
• Anan - rememberer, rememberer.
• Anar - pomegranate.
• Araz - dividing.
• Aran is reserved, cold-blooded.
• Arid is unique, the only one.
• Assad is a brave lion.
• Asim is a keeper.
• Aslan is a fearless lion.
• Ahri - authoritative.
• Ayaz is a piercing winter wind that blows at night.

Starting with the letter "B"

List of Azerbaijani male names starting with the letter "B":

• Bati - west.
• Bayat is the image of God.
• Bakhtiyar - cheerful, happy.
• Bayram - cheerful, festive.
• Bayramaly is the holiday of Ali.
• Beylar is a wealthy, nobleman.
• Balakshi - adoring children.
• Bahadur is a strong man.
• Boran - explosive, boiling.
• Bugday is a leader, mentor, leader.

Starting with the letter "B"

Having a deep meaning, these names were especially popular:

• Vagif is educated, comprehensively developed.
• Walid is the father.
• Wasim is excellent, handsome.
• Vidadi - friendly, loving.
• Vurgun - loving, in love.
• Vugar is strong, proud.
• Vusal - purposeful, dreamer.

Starting with the letter "G"

Warlike and courageous men, as a rule, bore one of the following names:

• Gadir - dear to the heart, valuable.
• Garip is a foreigner, a stranger.
• Gaplan is brave.
• Hamid is a successful warrior, famous.
• Gambar - cliff, rock.
• Gadzhibaba is Gadzhi's grandfather.
• Gasyr is strong, unbending.
• Gachai is a warlike man, a brave man.
• Gachag - escaped.
• Gashkay - holy, happy.
• Gaia is monolithic.
• Giyas - support.
• Gorgud - flame, light.
• Goshgar - measured, great, proud.

Starting with the letter "D"

List of Azerbaijani male names starting with the letter “D”:

• Davud - dear to the heart, adored.
• Dashgyn is explosive, strong.

Starting with the letter "Z"

These male Azerbaijani names sound very beautiful in Russian:

• Zabit is the commander.
• Zaman - time period, era.
• Ziya - shining, light.

Starting with the letter "I"

The names of men who, most often, were great and brave warriors:

• Idrak is a scientist, a cognizer.
• Ilyas - rushing to the rescue.
• Ilchin is the leader, the first.
• Inal is the ruler.
• Isa is the helper of the Almighty.
• Yilmaz is a brave man.

Starting with the letter "K"

The meaning of names starting with the letter “K” speaks for itself:

• Kirman is persistent, impregnable, fortress.
• Kamal is ideal, perfect.

Starting with the letter "L"

Quite a rare name, which was given to men with brave heart:

• Lachin is a heroic warrior.

Starting with the letter "M"

Names starting with “M” were usually given to strong, strong-willed men:

• Manaf - high-ranking.
• Mardan is a warlike man.
• Miri is the commander-in-chief, leader, leader.
• Murad is results-oriented.
• Musa is a miracle worker.
• Muhammad is praiseworthy.

Azerbaijani male names starting with the letter “N”

The letter “N” continues the list. Some names are quite common in the modern world:

• Nadir is exceptional, unusual.
• Nail is a goal-oriented person who achieves his goals.
• Nariman is courageous and sensible.
• Nurlan - illuminating the path.

Starting with the letter "O"

Incredible beautiful names, containing deep meaning, start with "O":

• Ozan is a singer, poet.
• Oktay is the maker of destiny, the son of the people.
• Orkhan - commander-in-chief, khan.
• Oner - keeping up with the times.

Starting with the letter "P"

A very rare and beautiful name:

• Polad - mighty, powerful.

Starting with the letter "R"

• Razi - hidden, secret.
• Ruzi - luck, abundance.
• Rufet is tall.

Starting with the letter "C"

Among modern Azerbaijani male names there are many that begin with “S”. Some of them are very popular in Azerbaijan:

• Sabir is reserved and patient.
• Savalan - generous, majestic.
• Sadig - reliable, faithful, devoted.
• Sakit - calm, peaceful.
• Samir is a sociable, conversationalist.
• Sarkhan - Great Khan.
• Soyalp - belonging to a masculine family.
• Sarkhan - domineering, ruler.

Starting with the letter "T"

Quite a few Azerbaijani names for boys begin with “T”:

• Tokay is warlike, delivering a crushing blow.
• Tomris - giver of life.
• Tugan - close, dear.
• The Tore dictates its own rules.
• Ture is a prince.
• Teymur is indestructible, strong, monolithic, iron.
• Tokay is a warlike man, an invincible warrior.
• Tomris is inspiring.
• Tural - endless, immortal.
• Turan is a Turk born on earth.
• Turkel is the son of the Turkic people.

Starting with the letter "U"

Rare but very beautiful names starting with “U”:

• Ulus - people, land.
• Urus - the highest rank, title.
• Urfan is a man of art.

Starting with the letter "F"

List of male names starting with "F":

• Farhad - understanding.
• Fatih is a victorious warrior.
• Fatali - Ali is the winner.
• Faig is flawless.
• Fariz is a thinker.
• Farid is exceptional.
• Farman - bringer of news.
• Fakhri is pride.
• Faraj is a joy.
• Firuz is used to winning.
• Fikrat and Fikret - thoughts.
• Firdovsi is a resident of paradise.
• Fizoli - arrogant, impudent.
• Fuad is the heart.

Starting with the letter "X"

Azerbaijani names starting with the letter “X”, which are given to men:

• Khagani is the patron saint.
• Khalid is immortal.
• Khalil is a friend.
• Khazar - Caspian Sea.
• Khamis is the fifth.
• Hatif is conscientious.
• Hasrat - sadness.
• Hasan is great.
• Khayal - living in dreams.
• Hikmet - knowledgeable.
• Khurram - smiling.
• Hussein is charming and handsome.
• Khosrow is good-natured and eager to help.

Starting with the letter "C"

Names that were especially popular in the Middle Ages and begin with “H”:

• Celebi - divine.
• Genghis is invincible, powerful.

Starting with the letter "SH"

Azerbaijani names for boys starting with “Sh”:

• Shahlar is a man who contains the power of most of the gods. Origin - Turkic.
• Shahin is a predatory falcon.
• Shener is a brave, cheerful fellow.

Starting with the letter "E"

Quite a lot of modern Azerbaijani male names begin with “E”:

• Einullah is the essence.
• Eyvaz - runic power, energy.
• Elgiz is the leader.
• Elgur - tireless, tireless, restless.
• Eldar - ruler, ruler.
• Elman is the son of the people.
• Elmir is a ruler who leads the people.
• Elsevar is a favorite.
• Elsu is a spring.
• Elkhan is a brave khan.
• Elchin is a brave warrior who protects his people.
• Elchibyai - groom.
• Elshad is the dominant one, the ruler of his people.
• Elshan - giving joy to others.
• Elmar is immortal.
• Elvin is the creator.
• Emil is a rival.
• Emin is peaceful.
• Etibar is trustworthy.
• Ehsan - merciful, helpful.

Starting with the letter "Y"

There are only two male names given to Azerbaijani men that begin with “U”:

• Yusif is profitable.
• Yunus is a dove.

Starting with the letter "I"

Lasting the list are names starting with “I”:

• Yavuz - stern, formidable.
• Yagub is the next on the trodden path.
• Yalcin is great.
• Yanar - flaming, fiery.
• Yashar is a life-loving person.
• Yahya is alive.

The most popular male and female names in modern Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan has strict principles for naming babies. Institute information technologies ANAS introduced three categories of names:

• green - recommended names;
• yellow - names of this category can be used, but not recommended;
• red - not recommended, prohibited.

Every citizen living on the territory of Azerbaijan, as well as the absolute majority living outside the country, corresponds to the established principles. That is why you can easily determine which names are the most popular or, conversely, which are practically not used.

Over the past five years, most of the boys have received the following names: Aykhan, Ali, Muhammad, Teymur, Rovshan, Yelchin, Vugar, Anar, Elnur, Samir, Elshan, Rashad, Ilgar, Vusal. If we talk about female names, the most common are Sevinj, Gunel, Leyla, Aygun, Gunay, Sevda, Vusalya, Kenul, Tarana, Samira, Khanym, Dildar, Aylin, Nisar, Ayan.

Least popular male and female names in modern Azerbaijan

There are also statistics that allow you to find out the names that Azerbaijanis most rarely call their babies. According to information from the Ministry of Justice of Azerbaijan, the list of the least popular male names is as follows:

• Suleiman.
• Elvin.
• Raul.
• Fuad.

Female names that are not popular:

• Ayla.
• Sabina.
• Ainur.
• Guler.
• Esma.
• Nazli.

Afterword

Unlike many nations, Azerbaijanis have always taken a thoughtful and extremely responsible approach to choosing a name for their unborn child. These people are convinced that a name can radically influence not only a person’s fate, but also his character. Their point of view is fully shared by professional astrologers, who point out that each name contains a certain energy and a unique code that can predetermine the future for its owner.

Perhaps, thanks to the active use of names, some of which have existed for more than a thousand years, Azerbaijanis have managed to preserve their cultural and historical identity.

All Azerbaijani names have beautiful meaning with meaning. Do you want to decide on a name for your child or learn more about the culture of Azerbaijan? Here you will find a lot of interesting information and will be able to choose a male Azerbaijani name for your son.

History of the origin of Azerbaijani names

Names are always closely connected with history. Turkey and Iran had a great influence on Azerbaijan, so many words in these countries are similar. All of them have Turkic, Arabic, Persian, Albanian roots. Islam also made its contribution.

In 1920, Soviet power was established in Azerbaijan, which greatly affected local culture. Traditionally, Turkic names are characterized by postfixes indicating the tribal or social affiliation of the bearer.

Starting from 1920, postfixes began to be removed, because some of them denoted phenomena that were objectionable to the Soviet government:

• “bek” indicates a special noble title;
• “khan” means royal blood, belonging to the family of the ruler;
• "baba" ("bobo") denotes a person from a family of religious figures.

More harmless postfixes were also removed. For example, “ogly” (son) and “zade” (descendant), which are used to form a patronymic: Muslim-ogly - son of Muslim, Ibrahim-zade - descendant of Ibrahim. Moreover, the postfix “zade” was applied to high-ranking parents, representatives of the upper strata of society. For a Soviet republic, where everyone should be equal, such an elevation of some people over others was unacceptable.

After the collapse of the USSR, people again strive to return postfixes. Nowadays they are often written not separately or with a hyphen, but together: it was - Mamed-bek, now - Mamedbek.

List of beautiful Azerbaijani names for boys

To name a child a beautiful masculine name with an equally wonderful meaning, you first need to decide which area of ​​life is most significant to you. Some names carry a certain character trait, others even mean geographical places, and others have religious roots.

The interpretation of names comes down to one of the following meanings:

• Name geographical area(Araz River, Lake Sevan, Mount Elbrus);
• name of the city (Tabriz);
• personal quality(Vugar – proud, Zahid – scientist, Said – happy);
• profession, vocation (Rasim is an artist, Rais is a policeman, Namig is a writer);
• bird (Shahin - falcon, Tarlan - eagle, Yunus - dove);
• divine meaning (Wahab - bestower of blessings, Yahya - the name of the prophet, Rahman - all-merciful);
• designation of a folk subgroup, tribe (Oguz, for example, a medieval Turkic tribe).

Eastern names caress the ear, like melodic music.

Listen to how smooth they sound:

• Rauf - compassionate;
• Agalar - eldest;
• Alpan - brave man;
• Ariz - male warrior;
• Bakhsh - gift, gifted;
• Sanan - lover;
• Jalal - glorious faith;
• Roland (presumably derived from the English “Roland”) is a native of a glorious country;
• Sagif (variation of the name “Said”) - happy;
• Shahin - white falcon;
• Telman (a combination of the Arabic words "Tel" and "Man") - literally translated as a person living on a hilly plain;
• Vilayat is a principality.

The 20th century writer Jafar Jabbarli had an interesting influence on trends in naming children. The names (including fictitious ones) that the author gave to the characters in his works became widespread among the people. Such a name seems to elevate the child, connecting him with art from birth. These are, for example, Nasreddin, Aydin, Oktay, Sevil, Almas, Yashar, Dilber, Kojuk, Aslan.

Rare male names of Azerbaijani origin

The first thing that comes to mind for a new parent is: fashionable names, which are on everyone's lips. It is not surprising that there are so many Timurs, Farhads and Airats around: they are easy to remember. The exception is families where it is customary to name children in memory of their ancestors.

Thanks to this tradition we can meet people called:

• Ibrahim - merciful servant;
• Javanshir - a mighty young lion;
• Mehman - guest;
• Amrullah - the will of the Lord;
• Soyalp comes from a brave family;
• Khosrow is a philanthropist.

Rare names look attractive because they make a person unique. But they also have disadvantages. If the child lives in a secular society, among children different nationalities, then there is a high probability that he will be teased at school. Such a person will have communication problems all his life: friends and colleagues from other cultures will have difficulty pronouncing his name.

As we know from historical information, names ending in “bek”, “khan”, “baba”, “zade”, “ogly” were undesirable for a long time, and therefore now they can also be considered rare.

The most popular names and their meanings

The list of names for a boy, recognized as the most popular among Azerbaijani male names, looks like this:

1. Nariman (courageous).
2. Emin (faithful).
3. Timur (iron).
4. Ahmad (illustrious).
5. Farhad (understandable).
6. Ruzil (happy).
7. Naseem (organizer).
8. Rashad (prudent).
9. Amir (leader, ruler).
10. Maksud (desired).

Many parents want to name their child after a famous person. After all, “how name the ship, so he will plow the seas.”

An example is taken from outstanding Azerbaijanis:

• Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Heydar Aliyev;
• Mayor of Baku Hajibala Abutalibov;
• poet Ahmed Javad;
• founder of the Azerbaijan Republic Mammad Emin Rasulzade;
• philanthropist Haji Tagiyev;
• singers and composers Rashid Behbudov, Muslim Magomayev, Kara Karayev and Uzeyir Hajibeyov;
• mathematician Lotfi Zadeh;
• surgeon Mustafa Topchibashev;
• Hero of the Soviet Union Azi Aslanov;
• founder space program Kerim Kerimov.

Therefore, many modern Azerbaijani names are namesakes of great people.

Ancient and forgotten names

Do you want your son to stand out from his peers? At your service are the names Mehtiaga, Molla, Mamed, Aliaga, Mirza, Firidun, Javanshir, Nadir, Fatali, Alimardan, Abbas, Muhammadkuli, Panah, Mashadi. Modern people know them from the pages of history, since they belonged to famous personalities of the past.

Many ancient names can be found in the epic “Kitabi dede Gorgud” (“The Book of My Grandfather Korkut”). Among the male characters are Basat, Bamsi-Beyrek, Bayandur Khan, Salor-Kazan, Derse Khan, Bugach, Uruz, Domrul, Kan-Turali, Einek, Emran. All these are people who have accomplished various feats.

How to choose a name for a boy depending on his date of birth

Naming a child based on the date of birth is a custom of Orthodox Christians. The church calendar indicates on which day which saints are venerated: there are several options to choose from on one day. Parents focus directly on the birthday or one of the neighboring dates. The chosen saint becomes the child's patron.

Azerbaijanis do not have such a tradition. In families where customs are valued, a child is more likely to be named after a Muslim holiday than after a date of birth, fashion or season. There is also the practice of naming in honor of grandparents.

However, you can choose something related to the time of year or weather events, for example:

• Ayaz - winter wind;
• Elgun – sun (association with summer);
• Aly - bright, red (like autumn leaves);
• Azer is the ninth month according to the Solar calendar;
• Novruz is a spring holiday.

Interesting fact: ancient people understood that it was difficult to name a baby for the rest of its life, because its character was still unknown. Therefore, at first they gave a temporary name, and later - a permanent one.

Azerbaijani is included in This also includes Turkish, Tatar, Kazakh, Bashkir, Uyghur and many others. That is why many Azerbaijani surnames and names have eastern roots. In addition, the Persian and arab culture, as well as Islam. Therefore, some common Azerbaijani surnames have been known since ancient times. They are actively used to this day. Today, the anthroponymic model among Azerbaijanis, in fact like many other peoples of the East, has three components: last name, first name and patronymic.

Names

Many Azerbaijani names and surnames have such ancient roots that it is sometimes very difficult to find their origins. According to tradition, many local residents They name their babies after their ancestors. At the same time, be sure to add: “Let it grow in accordance with the name.” Women's names in this country are most often associated with concepts of beauty, tenderness, kindness and sophistication. It is very popular to use “floral motifs”: Lale, Yasemen, Nergiz, Reyhan, Gyzylgul and others. It sounds simple and beautiful.

In general, the prefix “gul” means “rose”. Therefore, it is constantly used by Azerbaijanis. After all, by adding this particle to almost any name, you can get something new, surprisingly beautiful and unusual. For example, Gulnisa, Gulshen, Naryngul, Sarygul, Gulperi and others. Male names emphasize courage, unbending will, determination, bravery and other character traits inherent in the stronger sex. Names such as Rashid, Heydar, Bahadir are very popular among boys.

How is a patronymic formed?

Just like Azerbaijani surnames and names, patronymics are formed differently here. This is their difference from Russian and other Slavic languages. In Azerbaijan, when determining a person’s patronymic, the name of his father does not change in any way. Prefixes like ours -ovich, -evich, -ovna, -evna do not exist. Or rather, they exist, but they belong to the period of “Sovietization”. And today they are used only when official business communication. These days, the Azerbaijani government is trying to return the country to historical roots. This means - to traditional names and patronymics. And it is right.

Despite this, patronymics among Azerbaijanis also have two forms:

• ogly;
• kyzy.

The first means "son" and the second means "daughter". A person’s name and patronymic are thus made up of two names: his own and his father’s. And at the end the corresponding prefix is ​​added. For example, a woman’s name may be Zivyar Mamed kyzy. This literally means that the girl is Mamed's daughter. Accordingly, the man’s name may be Heydar Suleiman ogly. It is clear that the guy is the son of Suleiman.

Surnames: principles of formation

After Soviet power came to these places, many residents also changed their surnames. Azerbaijani ones, the meaning of which has been formed over centuries, have been changed. Russian -ov or -ev was added to them. Until this moment, completely different endings were in use:

• -oglu;
• -zade.

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Azerbaijani surnames, both female and male, began to revive again in the country. This is done very simply. The ending is simply cut off from the former “Soviet” version. Thus, the former Ibragim Gubakhanov now sounds like Ibragim Gubakhan. Last names are also truncated. Azerbaijani girls: there was Kurbanova - became Kurban.

Origin of surnames

Simply put, surnames for Azerbaijanis are a relatively recent phenomenon. In the old days, the anthroponymic format of this people consisted of only two parts. We are talking about a proper and paternal name with the addition of the particle “ogly”, “kyzy” or “zade”. This form was considered the norm here back in the 19th century. And in Iranian Azerbaijan it is often used today. They left the tradition here.

Oddly enough, Azerbaijani surnames began to form under the influence of Russian culture. U ordinary people They most often became nicknames that somehow distinguished a person from other people. The last name and first name could, for example, look like this:

• Uzun Abdullah is a long Abdullah.
• Kechal Rashid is a bald Rashid.
• Cholag Almas - lame Almas.
• Bilge Oktay - wise Oktay and others.

With the advent of Soviet power, Azerbaijani surnames (male and female) began to change. Moreover, the name of the father, grandfather or other relatives could be taken as a basis. That is why today in Azerbaijan there are quite a lot of surnames reminiscent of ancient patronymics: Safaroglu, Almaszade, Kasumbeyli, Juvarly and the like. Other families were completely “Sovietized.” Therefore, today you can meet the Aliyevs, Tagiyevs and Mamedovs in Azerbaijan on every corner.

Azerbaijani surnames: list of the most popular

If you do not take into account the difference in endings, you can make a small list of only 15 positions. The list is quite small. Despite this, according to experts, these fifteen surnames account for about 80% of the country’s residents:

• Abbasov;
• Aliyev;
• Babaev;
• Veliev;
• Gadzhiev;
• Hasanov;
• Guliev;
• Huseynov;
• Ibragimov;
• Ismailov;
• Musaev;
• Orujov;
• Rasulov;
• Suleymanov;
• Mamedov.

Although for ease of reading they are all arranged here in alphabetical order. But still, the most popular surname in Azerbaijan is Mamedov. Every fifth or sixth resident of the country wears it. This is not surprising.

Since Mamed is folk form Muhammad in Azerbaijani usage, it is clear that parents were happy to give their child the name of the beloved and revered prophet. This has become a kind of tradition. By naming the baby Mamed, they believed that they would grant him a happy destiny and a great destiny. In addition, it was believed that Allah would not leave without mercy a child named after the prophet. When surnames began to appear in Azerbaijan, the Mamedovs were the most popular. After all, it was believed that the “family name” would bestow happiness and prosperity on all future generations of one family.

Other common surnames in Azerbaijan

Of course, family names in this eastern country so many. They are all different and interesting. Here is another list that contains popular Azerbaijani surnames (list in alphabetical order):

• Abiev;
• Agalarov;
• Alekperov;
• Amirov;
• Askerov;
• Bahramov;
• Vagifov;
• Gambarov;
• Jafarov;
• Kasumov;
• Kerimov;
• Mehdiev;
• Safarov;
• Taliban;
• Khanlarov.

This is far from full list, but only a small fraction of it. Of course, all Azerbaijani surnames, male and female, have their own meaning. Sometimes very interesting and beautiful. For example, the surname Alekperov is very popular here. It comes from an adaptive form of the Arabic name Aliakbar. It can be divided into two parts:

• Ali - great;
• Akbar is the eldest, the greatest, the greatest.

Thus Alekperov is “the eldest (chief) of the greats.” One way or another, the basis of almost all Azerbaijani surnames is still the names of their ancestors. That is why the next part of this article is devoted to an analysis and description of their origin and meaning.

Name formation

This process in Azerbaijan can be divided into several stages. In ancient times, locals had at least three names throughout their lives. All of them could be radically different from each other. The first one is for children. It was given to the child by the parents at birth. It only served to distinguish him from other children. The second is adolescence. Given to a teenager by fellow villagers depending on character traits, mental qualities or external features. The third name is the one that a person earned in old age independently, through his deeds, judgments, actions and his entire life.

During the times of rapid development and establishment of Islam in this territory, people most often gave preference religious names. Thus, they confirmed their devotion to the Islamic movement. Mamed, Mamish, Ali, Omar, Fatma, Khadije and others became popular. Most of the names were still of Arabic origin. When communism came to these lands, loyalty to the ideals of the party and the dominant ideology began to be put on display. Names that could easily be pronounced and written by a Russian person became popular. And some, especially zealous parents, began to give their children completely strange ones: State Farm, Tractor and the like.

With the collapse of the Union and the acquisition of independence, a sharp turn again occurred in the formation of Azerbaijani names. The idea and semantic load associated with deep national roots are put in first place. It is no secret that along with names, Azerbaijani surnames also changed. Their pronunciation and writing either approached Arabic or became completely Russified.

Features of the use of names

IN Azerbaijani language names are most often pronounced not just like that, but with the addition of some additional word. Often it expresses a respectful or familiar attitude towards an opponent.

Here are some of them:

1. Mirzag. This prefix is ​​used as a respectful address to scientists or simply very smart and educated people. It sounds like “Mirzag Ali” or “Mirzag Isfandiyar”. Today the prefix has practically disappeared from circulation.
2. Yoldash. During the Soviet Union, the traditional “comrade” came into circulation. In Azerbaijani - yoldash. The prefix was also located in front of the surname. It sounded like this: “Yoldash Mehdiev”, “Yoldash Khanlarova”.
3. Kishi. This is a familiar, slightly familiar address. It is used in conversation by peers: Anvar kishi, Dilyaver kishi, and so on.
4. Anvard. Means the same thing, only in relation to a woman: Nergiz avard, Lale avard.

There are several more prefix words used when treating young ladies with respect:

• hanim - venerable;
• khanymgyz - respected girl (for young people);
• baji—sister;
• gelin - bride.

In addition to those listed above, there are many more respectful prefixes formed from Moreover, when addressing, it is not at all necessary that people are actually relatives. There are so many such prefixes that sometimes they become part of the name:

• Bibi is an aunt. Father's sister - Agabibi, Injibibi.
• Amy is an uncle. Father's brother - Balaemi.
• Dainy's uncle. Mother's brother - Agadain.
• Baba - grandfather: Ezimbaba, Shirbaba, Atababa.
• Badzhikyzy - niece. Sister's daughter - Boyuk-baji, Shahbaji and others.

Colloquial features of male and female names

As in the Russian language, Azerbaijani names also have diminutive variants. They are formed by adding affixes:

• -у(-у);
• -s(-s);
• -ish(-ish);
• -ush (-yush).

Thus, from the name Kübra, Kübush is obtained, and Valida becomes Valish. Nadir's parents call Nadysh, and Khudayar's is Khuda. Some diminutive forms take root so much that over time they transform into a separate name.

In colloquial speech, names formed by a simple abbreviation are often used:

• Surya - Sura;
• Farida - Farah;
• Rafiga - Rafa;
• Aliya - Alya and so on.

There are names suitable for both men and women at the same time: Shirin, Izzet, Khaver, Shovket. And some, depending on the gender of the person, form the following forms:

• Selim - Selim;
• Tofig - Tofiga;
• Farid - Farida;
• Kamil - Kamil.

Quite often, Azerbaijanis, especially the older generation, have double names: Ali Heydar, Abbas Gulu, Aga Musa, Kurban Ali and the like.

Traditional names of Azerbaijani children

Here's a short list of names that were the most popular in 2015, according to the Department of Justice. Among boys it is:

• Yusif - growth, profit.
• Huseyn is wonderful.
• Ali - supreme, supreme.
• Murad - intention, goal.
• Omar is life, long-lived.
• Muhammad is worthy of praise.
• Ayhan is joy.
• Ugur - happiness, good omen.
• Ibrahim is the name of the prophet Abraham.
• Tunar - light/fire within.
• Kanan - born to rule.

Among the girls, the record holder was Zahra - brilliant. The following names are also very popular:

• Nurai - moonlight.
• Fatima is an adult and understanding.
• Eileen - lunar halo.
• Ayan is widely known.
• Zeinab is plump and strong.
• Khadija - born before her time.
• Madina is the city of Medina.
• Melek is an angel.
• Maryam is the name of the mother of the prophet Isa, beloved by God, bitter.
• Leila - night.

What names have Azerbaijanis fallen out of love with?

As you know, a daughter in the East is not always a welcome phenomenon. Especially if it’s the fourth or fifth in a row. Parents will have to marry off a grown girl, collecting a considerable dowry at the same time. Therefore, in the old days, girls also had appropriate names:

• Kifayat - enough;
• Gyztamam - enough daughters;
• Bestie - that's enough;
• Gyzgayit - the girl has returned.

Over time, the problem of dowry ceased to be so acute. Accordingly, the names also changed. Now they mean “dream”, “beloved” and “joyful”. And the old ones, not too positive and beautiful, are practically not used today.

Conclusion

Many Azerbaijanis believe that a child's name determines his destiny. Therefore, when choosing it, you should take into account not only the brevity and ease of pronunciation, but also the meaning hidden behind it. surnames in combination with no less euphonious names can bring children joy, prosperity and a long, happy life.