Niyazov (surname)

Niyazov or Niazov (f. Niyazova or Niazova, Template:Lang-ru, Template:Lang-tg Niyozov) is a Russianized Central Asian (Kazakh, Uzbek, Bukhari Jewish, Tajiki, and Turkmen) family name. The meanings of the surname are in Persian or Bukhari. "Niyaz"/Niaz means: 1. Gift, 2. Wish, 3. compassion.<ref>UFOLOG.RU, "Niyazov meaning"</ref> The suffix "ov" means 's (Niaz's).

Niyazov may refer to:

• Abdul-Vahed Niyazov (b. 1969), Russian businessman
• Edige Niyazov (1940–2009), Kazakhstani artist
• Marat Niyazov (1933–2009), Turkmen Olympic shooter
• Murat Niyazov (b. 1967), Turkmen politician
• Saparmurat Niyazov (1940–2006), Turkmen politician
• Tahmina Niyazova (b. 1989), a Tajiki female singer

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