Nariman
Nariman (also spelled Narriman, Nareeman, or Neriman) is a name of Persian origin (Persian: نریمان Narīmān). It has roots traced to the Persian epic, Shahnameh, written by Ferdowsi. The name can mean "faith and brightness". It can also mean "brave, hero", with roots in the Avestan word naire-manå ("brave, manly"). In other countries, it has perceived the meaning of "the one of beautiful physique". Its female form is Narimane.
It may refer to:
People
Given name
- Nariman Behravesh (born 1948), American economist
- Nariman Farvardin (born 1956), American engineer
- Nariman Narimanov (1870–1925), Azerbaijani statesman, revolutionary, and writer
- Neriman Özsoy (born 1988), Turkish volleyball player
- Narriman Sadek (1933–2005), the last Queen of Egypt
- Narriman Marla Fakier (born 1953), American whistleblower
Surname
- Khurshed Nariman, Indian politician
- Mansour Nariman (born 1935), Iranian musician
- Fali Nariman (born 1929), Indian jurist
Fictional characters
- Nariman (father of Sām), character in Shahnameh
- Narreeman, character in Flashman
Places
- Nariman, Ardabil, Iran
- Nariman, Lorestan, Iran
- Nariman, Zanjan, Iran
- Nariman, Kyrgyzstan
- Nariman Point, Mumbai, India
- Narimanovo Airport, Astrakhan, Russia
- Nərimanov raion, Baku, Azerbaijan
- Nərimanov, Azerbaijan
Other uses
- Nariman (film), a 2001 Indian Malayalam action/investigative thriller
See also
- Nərimanabad (disambiguation), various places in Azerbaijan
- Nərimanlı (disambiguation), various places in Azerbaijan
- Nərimankənd (disambiguation), various places in Azerbaijan
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