Nəriman means “brave, heroic”. It comes from Classical Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Turkish.
- Nəriman is a name of Persian origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Nəriman mean?
Literal meaning
Nəriman is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to Classical Persian نریمان. The meaning has not yet been confirmed from the source word's own entry, so it is held for review.[1]
also a hero in the Shahnameh
Meaning themes: Strength and courage
Nəriman in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Nəriman mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Neriman. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “brave, heroic” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Nəriman mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Nəriman. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “brave, heroic” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Nəriman come from?
Classical Persian, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Classical Persian نریمان.[1]✓ Documented
Persian, borrowing. From Persian.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Nəriman?
Nəriman is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Classical Persian and Persian. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Nəriman across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | NerimanLatin | Girl | same as above: “brave, heroic” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | NərimanLatin | Boy | same as above: “brave, heroic” | Documented[1] |
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 Nəriman
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nəriman[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| Neriman | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Names related to Nəriman
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Nəriman
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 Nəriman rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- KıralpUnisex“hero of the steppe”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- YapalakBoy“robust and strong; lovable; owl”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- TümerBoy“complete, brave man”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- GirginalpBoy“lively hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- DemirolBoy“be strong as iron”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- SaltukalpBoy“Saltuk the hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- UğuralpUnisex“lucky hero”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
- GüçermişBoy“mighty saint”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme strength and courage
Common questions about Nəriman
What does the name Nəriman mean?
Nəriman means “brave, heroic”. It comes from Classical Persian. It is documented as a boy's name in Azerbaijani and also used in Turkish.
Is Nəriman a girl's or a boy's name?
Nəriman is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Nəriman come from?
Nəriman is of Classical Persian and Persian origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nəriman?
Nəriman is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. 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 is Nəriman spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Nəriman (Latin), Neriman (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Nəriman have?
Nəriman 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 only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Nəriman”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93608991. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; etymology states: Borrowed from Classical Persian نریمان (narīmān); headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
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