Azerbaijan — Name Day Description

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Azerbaijan
Date
March 8
Names
Khadija, Aygun, Nigar
Description

March 8 is celebrated as International Women’s Day, a public holiday in Azerbaijan that honors women’s achievements and their role in family and society.

  • Khadija – Of Arabic origin, meaning premature child or early baby. It is best known as the name of Khadija bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and a revered figure in Islam.
  • Aygun – An Azerbaijani female name meaning moonlight or moon and sun, symbolizing beauty and harmony.
  • Nigar – Of Persian origin, meaning beloved, portrait, or image. It conveys affection and elegance, often used in Azerbaijani poetry and culture.