Azerbaijani names are shaped by Turkic traditions, Islamic culture, and Persian influences. Names like Ilham (inspiration) and Leyla (night) carry meanings tied to virtues, ancestry, and spirituality. These names reflect Azerbaijan’s unique cultural and linguistic heritage.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agshin | Agshin means "bright" in Azerbaijani; it has Persian origins. | Azerbaijani | Boy | |
| Aisel | Aisel: Azerbaijani name meaning "moonlight," gaining popularity for girls. | Azerbaijani | Girl | |
| Aygun | Aygun means "moonlight" in Azerbaijani; originates from Turkic languages. | Azerbaijani, Turkish | Unisex | |
| Aykhan | Aykhan means "moon king," is Azerbaijani, and masculine. | Azerbaijani | Boy | |
| Aysell | Aysell: Azerbaijani name meaning "moonlight," elegant and unique for girls. | Azerbaijani | Girl | |
| Ayselle | Ayselle: Azerbaijani name meaning "moonlight," elegant and increasingly popular. | Azerbaijani | Girl | |
| Azer | Azer: Azerbaijani name meaning "fire," gaining recognition for uniqueness. | Azerbaijani | Boy | |
| Banine | Banine: Azerbaijani name meaning "princess," unique and elegantly feminine. | Azerbaijani | Girl | |
| Barda | Barda: Azerbaijani name meaning "brave," associated with masculinity and courage. | Azerbaijani | Boy | |
| Begi | Begi: Azerbaijani name meaning "chief," unique and culturally significant. | Azerbaijani | Boy | |
| Behbud | Behbud: Azerbaijani male name meaning "benefactor" or "philanthropist." | Azerbaijani | Boy | |
| Behbudi | Behbudi: Azerbaijani name meaning "bringer of joy," unique and meaningful. | Azerbaijani | Boy | |
| Dzhan | Dzhan: Azerbaijani name meaning "soul," popular in Central Asia. | Azerbaijani | Boy | |
| Ekhtibar | Ekhtibar: Azerbaijani male name meaning "test," unique and culturally significant. | Azerbaijani | Boy | |
| Elchin | Elchin means "brave" in Azerbaijani; it has Persian origins. | Azerbaijani | Unisex | |
| Fidan | Fidan means "sapling" in Turkish; symbolizes growth and new beginnings. | Azerbaijani, Turkish | Unisex | |
| Franghiz | Franghiz: Persian origin, meaning "a flower" or "blossom." | Arabic, Azerbaijani | Girl | |
| Gulara | Gulara: Azerbaijani name meaning "rose-cheeked," symbolizing beauty and grace. | Azerbaijani | Girl | |
| Gulinara | Gulinara: Azerbaijani name meaning "flower of pomegranate," uniquely elegant. | Azerbaijani | Girl | |
| Gulnara | Gulnara means "flower of pomegranate," originating from Persian roots. | Arabic, Azerbaijani | Girl | |
| Gunel | Gunel: Azerbaijani name meaning "flower," elegant, feminine, culturally significant. | Azerbaijani | Girl | |
| Huseyngulu | Huseyngulu means "servant of Hussein," originating from Turkish and Arabic. | Arabic, Azerbaijani, Persian | Boy | |
| Ismayil | Ismayil means "God will hear," originating from Hebrew and Arabic. | Arabic, Azerbaijani, Biblical, Persian | Boy | |
| Jamshidbek | Jamshidbek: Unique Azerbaijani name meaning "eternal ruler" with Persian roots. | Azerbaijani | Boy | |
| Jamshidkhon | Jamshidkhon: Azerbaijani name symbolizing royalty, strength, and cultural significance. | Azerbaijani | Boy | |
| Javahir | Javahir means "jewels," symbolizes beauty, and is culturally significant. | Azerbaijani | Girl | |
| Khanuma | Khanuma: Azerbaijani name meaning royalty, unique, and culturally significant. | Azerbaijani | Girl | |
| Khatun | Khatun means "noblewoman," a historically significant name for girls. | Azerbaijani | Girl | |
| Letif | Letif: Arabic unisex name meaning "kind" or "gentle," popular globally. | Azerbaijani | Unisex | |
| Leyla | Leyla means "night" in Arabic; it has Persian origins. | Amharic, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Persian | Girl |