When a child is born in the East, people wish the parents not only happiness and health, but also that the child is worthy of his name. It so happened that Azerbaijanis call their daughters strong and beautiful names. People believe that a name largely shapes a person’s character.

History of Azerbaijani female names

Modern Azerbaijani names convey style Turkic group languages. Many names are based on Arabic and Persian cultural elements. Muslims still use names associated with the family of the Prophet. This is Asiya, Farida, Khidije. It is considered an honor to bear the name of a member of a holy family.

However, it is not possible to preserve all the cultural values, so today other names are used. Neologisms (new variants of old names) have become widespread. Today, more and more names are distinguished by their expressiveness and pleasant sound (Malika, Amal, Mona). Often these are borrowed names with a flavor oriental culture. People fell in love with the names of both neighboring countries and distant trading partners.

Classification of Azerbaijani names

Azerbaijanis highly value the cult of the planets, especially the Sun and the Moon, so many names are echoes of these words (Tarai, Unay, Aychin). Like other peoples, Azerbaijanis honor beauty and feminine sophistication. There is a whole group of names that characterize the appearance of Azerbaijani women (Esmer, Nigar, Tuba).

Where there is beauty, there is character. Azerbaijani names meaning character traits are very popular. This is Susan (silent), Sakina (quiet), Nardan (alive). Some names are derived from metaphors: Basira (with an open soul), Gyulshyan (cheerful flower), Umai (bird of happiness).

The Persians gave the Azerbaijanis good tradition give daughters flower names: Banovsha (filaka), Lale (tulip), Nargiz (narcissus). There are also many names that in translation are titles precious stones(Billura, Zumrud, Durdana).

Popular Azerbaijani names for women

Heiransa is the best woman.
Nisar - forgiveness.
Tunai is the moon visible at night.
Tarai – new Moon.
Aidan is the moon.
Tovuz is a desirable beauty.
Nardan – fire, liveliness.
Ulviya is pure.
Banu is a lady.
Shirin – sweet.
Banovsha - violet.
Alma is an apple.
Nigar – beautiful, faithful.
Ulkar – morning Star.
Lalazar - blooming.
Tuba is tall.
Ayla - dawn.
Ferdy is the future.
Syaba is a light breath of Bahar.
The boss is healthy.
Aygun - moonlight.
Narmina is tender.
Elmira is a princess.
- loving.
Billura - crystal.
- gorgeous.
Rena is the soul of a person.
Buta - bud.
Farida is the only Busat.
Altun is gold.
Meltem is a light breeze.
Anakhanym - mother.
Anara - pomegranate.
Yayla is a pure-hearted Afag.
Shohrat - glory.
Mehri is sunny.
Efra is tall.
Afsana is a legend.
Denise is the sea.
Unai - the voice of the moon.
Jahan - peace.
Mehriban is affectionate.
Chinara is tall.
Zara is gold.
Ziba is beautiful.
Durdana is a gem.
Dilara – heart.
- pomegranate flower.
Esmer is dark-skinned.
Elyaz is the joy of the people.
Kamala is obedient and smart.
Gumar is the color of persimmon.
Persimmon – I like it.
Gunash is the sun.
Garanfil – clove.
Wafa - devotion.
Azada – free.
Aysel – moonlight.
Nailya – enjoying life.
- faithful.
Aida - profit.
Diamond is beautiful.
Sabiga is perfect.
Emina is quiet and calm.
Zumrud – emerald.
Ilaha is a goddess.
Inji is a pearl.
Shahnaz – beautiful flower.
Kenyul is the soul.
Gozal is a beauty.
Roya is a dream.
Seviar – loving
Shimay – sparkling moon.
Naira – fire, radiance.
Aziza - dear.
Parvana is a butterfly.
Bayaz – snow-white.
Pari is a nymph.
Zarif - night.
Gussa – sadness.
Shabnam – love.
Mina is a subtle pattern.
Yagut – valuable, ruby.
Aichin – bright.
Muqafat is a reward.
Sevinj is joy.
Lutfiya is amazing.
Sona is a swan, beautiful.
Akchay is pure.
Sharafat is a treasure.
Yegana is unique.
Sada – voice.
Torai is the moon hidden behind the clouds.
Sevil - be loved.
Alvan – colored.
Zahra is radiant.
Ulduz is a star.
Efshan – sower.
Ture is a princess.
Layagyat - generous.
Tarana - melody.
Irada - will.
Tamam - the end.
Laman – sparkling.
Saadat - happiness.
Saida - chosen by God.
Saigas - respect.
Sevda – love.
Onai is the first moon.
Sanay is like the moon.
Sarai is a palace.
Solmaz is unfading.
Umai is the bird of happiness.
Nargiz is gentle.
Elnara is the flame of the people.
Farah - joy.
Tutu is pride.
Inja is gentle.
Fidan is a young tree.
Shenai is the sparkling moon.
Safura is persistent, patient.
Shems is the sun.
Elnura is the light of the people.
Zarifa is gentle.
Rachel is a lamb.
Salahat - good.
Shovkat is a ruler.
Shalale - waterfall.
Nursach – emitting light.
Ferda is the future.
Seyran - madam.
Ragsana – quiet, calm.
Khayala – dream, dream, vision.
Humai is a magical bird.
Sarykhatun - golden-haired lady.
Reyhan - basil.
The Torah is the rules to which everyone obeys.
Shams is the sun.
Ulker - morning star, Venus.
Sarah is noble.
Sahilya - coastal.
Emel is a goal, an ideal.
Masuda is happy.
Khumar - beauty.
Sakina - quiet, silent
Latafat – light.
Elnaz is the most desirable among the people.
– curly.
Sevgili is my favorite.
Yasaman - lilac.

They have Arab, Turkic, Persian and Albanian roots. The most popular Arabic names were those associated with the names of family members and closest companions of the Prophet. In Azerbaijan, according to tradition, the parents of a newborn wish: “Let the child live up to the name.” Therefore, they tried to name children in honor of successful and famous people: thinkers or religious figures.

It is noteworthy that in ancient times the Turks bore three names at once. The first was given by parents at birth and was used exclusively for communication. The second was assigned in adolescence by others and reflected certain distinctive features person. And a person received a third name in old age, and it carried the reputation that he was able to earn over the years of his life.

With coming Soviet power the situation has changed and traditional Azerbaijani names have practically gone out of use. But after the disappearance of the totalitarian system, more and more more people began to express a desire to regain the name of their grandfather or great-grandfather. Became very popular again islamic names. Most often children were called the following names: Mamed, Fatma, Mami, Muhammad, Ali, Omar, Nisa(in Azerbaijani pronunciation they may differ from the Arabic version).

Today in Azerbaijan Children are increasingly given names that relate to historical roots nations or have a religious background.

Popular male Azerbaijani names

Ali - “high”, “exalted”. The bearers of this name are not alien to the sense of beauty; they can make good clergymen.
Yusif - “increased.” People with this name have a penchant for successful implementation trading operations, they have an extremely well-developed commercial spirit.
Muhammad - on behalf of the Prophet.
Huseyn – “beautiful”.
Abid – “praying”. Men with this name have every chance of becoming a good clergyman.
Alim - “knowing”. People with this name have a penchant for studying exact sciences and can achieve success in this field.
Gorgud – “fire”, “light”.

Popular female Azerbaijani names

Nurai – “shining moon”. The owners of this name know the value of their natural beauty.
Zahra – “white”, “light”.
Eileen – “sunny”.
Ilaha – “goddess”.
Inara – “chosen one”. Girls with this name have a special mission ahead of them, and they can easily cope with it.
Samira - “fruit-bearing”. The house of a woman with this name will always be a full cup.
Fakhriya – “pride”. A girl with this beautiful name will become the pride of her parents and husband.
Elnura – “light of the people.”

The name determines the fate of a person and can even influence his environment. Therefore, before naming a child, you should find out the origin and interpretation of the name. Here are collected traditional and modern Azerbaijani names. When choosing a name for a child, you need to make sure that it is harmonious and carries a good meaning.

Azerbaijan is a state on whose territory they met and actively interacted various cultures. 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, Hassan, 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 a name is a kind of program, a business card, according to which, in particular, an 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 of the Holy Scriptures 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

The arrival of the Soviet regime also played an important role in shaping the cultural picture of modern Azerbaijan. 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, they returned to their original traditions, because Islam again became 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 characteristic features, character or appearance. Well, in his 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 previous 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 the following are Azerbaijani female names- beautiful and popular among 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. Very beautiful name 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. Literally meaning “mother of the Sultan”.
Vusala. Reflects the concept of unity, meeting, connection.
Jamila. Arabic name with the 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. That's what they call a murderer evil spirit, if literally translated.
Valef. Means "in love."
Walid. A word meaning parent.
Wasim. That means it'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.”

Beautiful male and female Azerbaijani names have managed to absorb all the best from the cultures of other peoples. They were formed under the influence of various languages - Arabic, Albanian, Persian and even Russian. The Islamic religion had a huge influence on the naming traditions of Azerbaijan. Many parents still name their children according to. However, the most significant factor that left its mark on local traditions the name of the naming became the unique national spirit of this people. It is thanks to him that modern Azerbaijani names for boys and girls have become so bright, euphonious and meaningful.

The meaning of modern Azerbaijani names

When congratulating the parents of a newborn, Azerbaijanis say the words: “let the baby live up to its name.” This phrase perfectly reflects the attitude of a given people to the naming process. Key attention is paid to the meaning of Azerbaijani names. Most often it is associated with various positive human qualities - nobility, hard work, justice, courage, etc. Many modern male Azerbaijani names have a religious meaning. In addition, boys are often named after respected relatives, writers, thinkers and other famous people.

As for Azerbaijani names for girls, their meaning most often is kindness and femininity. It is these qualities that are considered the main advantage of the fair sex. In addition, babies are often called by names denoting the Moon, Sun, plants and various natural phenomena.

List of the most popular Azerbaijani names for boys

Ayhan. From Persian = "khan of the moon"
Ali. Translated from Arabic it means “supreme”
Huseyn. Azerbaijani male name meaning "good"
Murad. Translated into Russian it means “desire” / “intention”
Muhammad. From Arabic "praiseworthy"
Rovshan. Azerbaijani male name meaning "bright at heart"
Ruzi. Interpreted as “wealth”/“wealth”
Teymur. Translated from Turkic it means “strong”
Khagani. Azerbaijani boy name meaning "lord"
Elshad. Interpreted as "ruler of the people"

List of the most common Azerbaijani names for girls

Eileen. From Turkic "Moon" and "inspiration"
Aysel. Translated into Russian it means “moonlight”
Ayan. Female Azerbaijani name meaning “charming”
Dildar. From Persian "beloved"
Leila. Name Arab origin, meaning "night"
Nuray. Azerbaijani name for a girl. Value = "color of the moon"
Nisar. Translated into Russian it means “forgiveness”
Seviar. From Turkic “loving”
Turay. Azerbaijani female name meaning "visible moon"
Hanim. Translated into Russian it means “madam”

Selection of male and female Azerbaijani names by zodiac sign

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Azerbaijani names

Azerbaijani female names and their meaning

Roots Azerbaijani names originate from the Turkic language group. Therefore, most Azerbaijani names have Turkic roots.

Persian, Arabic, Albanian culture and Islam had a huge influence on Azerbaijani names. Western names are also used nowadays.

Original Azerbaijani surnames have the following endings:

Li (Fuzuli)

Zade (Rasulzade)

Oglu (Avezoglu)

Ogli (kyzy) correspond to the endings of patronymics -vich (-vna) in Russian.

Currently, surnames are changed by shortening the endings (for example, the former Iskenderov, the current one is Iskender).

Azerbaijani female names

Aida, Aida(Arabic) – profit, income

Aidan(Turkic) – moon

Ayla(Turkic) – dawn, shine

Aysel(Turkic/Arabic) – moonlight

Aychin(Turkic) – moon-like

Akçay(Turkic) – white river, purity

Diamond(Turkic) – beautiful

Altun(Turkic) – gold

Arzu(pers.) – desired

Banu(pers.) – madam

Basura, Basira(Arabic) – open soul

Buta(Turkic) – bud

Busat(Turkic) – cheerful

Gumral(Turkic) – persimmon color

Denise(Turkic) – ebullient, stormy, sea

Dildar(pers.) – beloved

Dunya(Arabic) – peaceful, close

Zarif(Arabic) – tender

Ziba(Arabic) – beautiful

Lala(pers.) – beautiful flower

Leila(Arabic) – night

Lyaman(Arabic) – sparkling

Meltem(Arabic) – light breeze

Mine(Arabic) – fine pattern

Mushtag(Arabic) – desired

Naira(Arabic) – fire, radiance

Nardan(pers.) – fire, liveliness

Nisar(Arabic) – forgiveness

Nuray(Arabic/Turkic) – moonlight

Nursach(Arabic/Turkic) – emitting light

Nursan(Arabic/Turkic) – light of glory

Onai(Turkic) – first moon

Rose(Roman) – red flower

Saigas(Turkic) – respect

Sanay(Turkic) – like the moon

Sevda(Arabic) – beloved

Seviar(Turkic) – loving

Syaba(Arabic) – light breath

Sima(Arabic) – border

Solmaz(Turk.) – unfading

Sona(Turkic) – beautiful

Susan(pers.) – tulip

Tarai(Turkic) – new moon

Tovuz(Arabic) – desired beauty

Torai(Turkic) – the moon hidden behind the clouds

Tore(Turkic) – rules to which everyone obeys

Tuba(Arabic) – tall, pretty

Turay(Turk.) – visible moon

Toure(Turkic) – princess

Tunai(Turkic) – moon visible at night

Tutu(Turkic) – sweet-tongued

Ulduz(Turkic) – star

Umay(Turkic) – bird of happiness

Ferda, Ferdi(Arabic) – future

Fidan(Arabic) – freshness

Hanim(Turkic) – venerable, respected woman

Khatyn(Turkic) – respected woman

Khumar(Arabic) – beauty

Persimmon(pers.) – pleasant to people

Chinar(Turkic) – tall, pretty

Shenay(Turk.) – sparkling moon

Shems(Arabic) – sun

Chief(Arabic) – healthy

Shimay(Turk.) – sparkling moon

Elyaz(Turkic) – joy of the people

Elnaz(Turkic/Persian) – the most desirable of the people

Emel(Arabic) – goal, ideal

Esmer(Arabic) – dark-skinned

Efra(pers.) – tall

Efshan(pers.) – sowing

Yagut(Arabic) – priceless

Yayla(Turkic) – sincere

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