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