Neriman

The first name Neriman is a Turkish and Azerbaijani variant of the name Nariman. In German, it means 'the self-confident' and 'the courageous'.

What does the name Neriman mean?

Neriman is a feminine form that comes from Azerbaijani and Turkish and is based on Nariman. In German, the name carries the meanings 'the self-confident' and 'the courageous'. Its origins can be found in Avestan and Middle Persian, derived from the terms nairiia, meaning 'male', 'heroic', or 'brave', and manaŋh, meaning 'spirit', 'thoughts', or 'mind'. Other variants include Narriman and Nareeman.

Where does the name Neriman come from?

The first name Neriman has its roots in Old Persian and Avestan and means 'the self-confident'.

How do you pronounce Neriman?

The pronunciation of Neriman is three syllables and balanced. The name is generally pronounced as 'Ne-ri-man' [neˈʁiːman], with the closed E contributing to a clear sound at the beginning. The stressed middle syllable with the long I gives the name a certain lightness. The ending '-man' provides a calm and stable conclusion. Overall, Neriman sounds melodic and dignified – harmonious, present, and sonically balanced.

Popularity

In Germany, Neriman is a relatively common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2005 at 882nd. In the last ten years, Neriman has been given about 70 times, placing it 3,170th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,753rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Neri / Neriella / Nerimani / Nerimone / Nerish

Famous people

• Neriman Altındağ Tüfekçi (Turkish singer)
• Neriman Daramalli (Egyptian politician)
• Neriman Ertem (Turkish writer)
• Neriman Kayseri (Turkish singer)
• Neriman Köksal (Turkish actress)
• Neriman Oyman (Turkish artist)
• Neriman Özsoy (Turkish volleyball player (women's national team))
• Neriman Ozsoy (volleyball player from Bulgaria)
• Neriman Polat (Turkish artist)
• Neriman Ulusu (Turkish singer)