Nariman means “brave-hearted”. It probably comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh and also used in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Nariman is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Nariman mean?
Literal meaning
Nariman is a boy's name used in Bashkir, Kazakh and Tatar. It means “brave-hearted”. Its elements are Persian in origin.
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Nariman in Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Nariman mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Нариман and Nariman (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “brave-hearted” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Nariman mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Nariman (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “brave-hearted” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Nariman mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Nariman (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “brave-hearted” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Nariman come from?
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Nariman?
Nariman is used as a given name in Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Nariman across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | НариманCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “brave-hearted” | Documented[1] |
| Tatar | NarimanLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “brave-hearted” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | NarimanLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “brave-hearted” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Nariman
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nariman[1] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Нариман[1] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Нариман[1] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Nariman | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Nariman | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Nariman | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Nariman
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Nariman
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Nariman rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AdilgazyBoy“just warrior”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- YernurBoy“hero's light”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- BikbulatBoy“strong steel”same language (bashkir) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- BaibatyrBoy“rich hero”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- BekenBoy“durable, strong”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- KuatBoy“strength, power”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- RustamBoy“mighty, strong-bodied”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- AibynBoy“courage, dignity”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Nariman
What does the name Nariman mean?
Nariman means “brave-hearted”. It probably comes from Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Kazakh and also used in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Nariman a girl's or a boy's name?
Nariman is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Kazakh: boys; Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Nariman come from?
Nariman is of Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nariman?
Nariman is recorded for Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Nariman have?
Nariman has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (masculine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Nariman recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Нариман recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Нариман (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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