1. Heydar Aliyev (1923)

Third President Of Azerbaijan Fo

Late leader of the New Azerbaijan party who held office as the third President of Azerbaijan from 1993 to 2003, when his son Ilham Aliyev took over for him. He was also...

2. Mirza Akhundov (1812)

Playwright

An Azerbaijani author, playwright, and philosopher, he was also a noteworthy literary critic. His works include Art of Criticism, Principles of Writing, and the 1859 novel The Deceived Stars.

3. Khurshidbanu Natavan (1832)

Azerbaijani Writer

Azerbaijani and Persian-language poet best known for her relationship-themed ghazals. She is widely regarded as one of the most important lyrical poets in Azerbaijani history.

4. Seyid Azim Shirvani (1835)

Poet

Seyid Azim Shirvani is a famous Poet, who was born on June 10, 1835 in Azerbaijan. Nineteenth-century Azerbaijani poet whose works include lyric poems, satirical poems, ghazals and fables. Some...

5. Mirza Alakbar Sabir (1862)

Poet

Mirza Alakbar Sabir is a famous Poet, who was born on May 30, 1862 in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijani philosopher and poet whose innovative literary work spans the genres of satire, realism,...

6. Mammed Ordubadi (1872)

Poet

A writer, poet, playwright, and journalist, he was one of Azerbaijan's most notable twentieth-century intellectuals. His best-known works include Dumanlı Təbriz (Foggy Tabriz) and Qılınc və qələm (Sword and Quill).

7. Suleyman Sani Akhundov (1875)

Children's Author

Suleyman Sani Akhundov is a famous Children's Author, who was born on October 3, 1875 in Azerbaijan. An Azerbaijani children’s author, he is known for such works as The Greedy...

8. Nigar Jamal (1980)

Pop Singer

Pop singer who represented Azerbaijani in the Eurovision Song Contest with her 2011 single, "Running Scared."

9. Huseyn Javid (1882)

Azerbaijani Writer

Playwright and poet associated with progressive romanticism and best known for "Iblis" and other dramatic works.

10. Abbas Sharifzadeh (1893)

Director

Honored artist of the Azerbaijan SSR who became a leading film actor, director and editor. His directional credits include In the Name of God, The Game of Love, and A...

11. Max Black (1909)

Philosopher

An influential 20th-century analytic philosopher who contributed much to the philosophies of language, mathematics, science, and art.

12. Elza Seyidcahan (1968)

Pop Singer

Honored Artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan who has been honored with a number of international awards. She was the recipient of a special prize from UNICEF's Save the Survival program.

13. Alasgar Alakbarov (1910)

Actor

Strong-jawed Azerbaijani film star who was named the People's Artist of the USSR in 1959. He also had an established stage career, where he was best known for starring in...

14. Aysel (1989)

Pop Singer

Azerbajani pop singer who rose to fame after singing a well-received duet "Always" with Iranian-Swedish singer Arash Labaf during Eurovision in 2009. She came in third. 

15. Xanim Aliyeva (1996)

Instagram Star

Instagram model and social media influencer who is known for posting fashion and lifestyle photos on her xanim_official account. She has gone on to garner more than 200,000 followers on the platform.

16. Maral Rahmanzadeh (1916)

Graphic Designer

Maral Rahmanzadeh is a famous Graphic Designer, who was born on July 23, 1916 in Azerbaijan. Twentieth-century graphic artist who was named a People’s Artist of Azerbaijan in 1964. She...

17. Sasha Feldman (1989)

Tv Actor

Film and television actor best known for his role as Angelo in 2017's Sun Records. He first became known playing Nikolai in Fresh Off the Plane.

18. Leila Kazimova (1996)

Instagram Star

Social media star who has gained fame for her leilainspire Instagram account. She has risen to massive popularity for sharing her original watercolor paintings and illustration processes. 

19. Sabinachka (1989)

Instagram Star

Instagram star and social media personality who is known for posting a variety of modeling pictures and lifestyle-related content. 

20. Arzu Melikzade (1996)

Makeup Artist

Azerbaijani makeup artist whose beauty looks have garnered her 270,000 followers on Instagram. 

21. Eldar Gasimov (1989)

Azerbaijani Singer

Azerbaijani pop star who hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012.

22. Lotfi A Zadeh (1921)

Mathematician

Lotfi A Zadeh is a famous Mathematician, who was born on February 4, 1921 in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijani mathematician, engineer and computer scientist who introduced the concept of so-called “fuzzy” mathematics....

23. Boyukagha Mirzazade (1921)

Azerbaijani Artist

Azerbaijani artist, theatrical designer, teacher, and recipient of the 1967 People's Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR honor.

24. Melek Kazimova (1996)

Instagram Star

Instagram model and influencer who is known for posting outfit of the day and lifestyle photos to her melek_kazimova account. She went on to amass more than 90,000 followers on the platform.

25. Alieva Liana (1996)

Makeup Artist

Makeup artist who is best known for her work within weddings as a stylist and as a makeup artist for photoshoots. She shares both her finished products as well as...

26. Aysel Teymurzadeh (1989)

Azerbaijani Singer

Azerbaijani pop singer who shot to stardom after performing the song "Always" at the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest alongside Iranian-Swedish singer Arash. After Eurovision, she and Arash toured Europe, and...

27. Bakhtiyar Vahabzadeh (1925)

Azerbaijani Poet

Award-winning Azerbaijani poet, dramatist, and professor whose work addressed the Algerian Independence Movement. His poetry collections include My Friends, Eternal Statue, and Roots and Branches; his plays include Cry and...

28. Aziza Mustafa Zadeh (1969)

Azerbaijani Singer

Dubbed The Princess of Jazz. She was known for fusing jazz and mugam with the avant-garde and classical.

29. Rustam Karimov (2003)

World Music Singer

Singer who represented his native Azerbaijan at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2013. There, he performed his song "Me and My Guitar" and placed seventh in the contest.

30. Elmira Gafarova (1934)

Politician

Member of the Communist Party and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan SSR from 1983 to 1987. She has been given both the Order of the Red Banner of...

31. Mursel Seferov (1991)

Pop Singer

Azerbaijani singer who released a string of hit singles including "Olsun," "Rəvamıdır," "Sevdiyim Qadın" and "Xəbərin Yox." His popular music has led to him acquiring more than 90,000 subscribers on YouTube.

32. Rahim Huseynov (1936)

Azerbaijani Politician

Engineer who was the 3rd Prime Minister of Azerbaijan from 1992 to 1993. He has received both the Order of Friendship of Peoples and the Order of the Red Banner...

33. Fovqi Efendi (1991)

Fitness Instructor

Fitness instructor who was named Azerbaijan Overall Men's Physique Champion in 2017. He has over 110,000 followers on his fovqi.efendi Instagram account. 

34. Gunay Ibrahimli (1991)

Pop Singer

Azerbaijani singer who is known for her hit singles "There is Someone There", "Thanks to Baku", and "Remember Me". She is also known for being the host of several programs...

35. Leyla Naghizada (1984)

Business Executive

Luxy Hair co-founder and certified life coach known for her LUCA Living lifestyle program. She also runs her own beauty and lifestyle YouTube channel.

36. Anar Rzayev (1938)

Azerbaijani Writer

A twentieth-century Azerbaijani writer, he penned such books as Longing for the Holiday and The Rain Stopped. He also served as President of the Writers' Union of Azerbaijan.

37. Tofig Gasimov (1938)

Politician

Former politician who was the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan from 1992 to 1993. He was also a leading investigator in the Black January massacre, a violent crackdown in...

38. Ayaz Mutallibov (1938)

Politician

Member of the Social Democratic Party who briefly held office as the first President of Azerbaijan from 1991 to 1992. He went into exile after Armenian forced overthrew him but...

39. Eduard Mammadov (1978)

Azerbaijani Kickboxer

Kickboxer who won his fourteenth World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (W.A.K.O.) world heavyweight low kick title at the 2009 games. As of 2019, he has been the Azerbaijani national kickboxing...

40. Banu Mourad (2012)

Instagram Star

Young Instagram star who is known for her fashion trends and styles. She can be seen in a variety of posts that include lifestyle content as well as trendy outfits. 

41. Vagif Mustafazadeh (1940)

Pianist

The architect of jazz in Azerbaijan. He first fused jazz with mugham or traditional Azerbaijani folk music.

42. Fuad Guliyev (1941)

Politician

Petroleum engineer who was the 7th Prime Minister of Azerbaijan from 1995 to 1996. He is best know for his contributions in the oil industry of the country.

43. Yagub Mammadov (1941)

Axerbaijani Politician

Member of the Independent party who was the Acting President of Azerbaijan in 1993. He has also worked a professor and as a scientist and has been published in over...

44. Muslim Magomayev (1942)

Actor

Soviet-Azerbaijani singer who became an icon during the 60s and 70s for his performances of songs like "Do the Russians Want War?" During his career, he sold millions of albums...

45. Elchin Afandiyev (1943)

Azerbaijani Writer And Politicia

Azerbaijani politician who became his country's Deputy Prime Minister in 1993. Also an acclaimed writer, he published more than one hundred novels that were subsequently translated into over twenty languages.

46. Victoria Fatu (1984)

Pianist

Award-winning concert pianist and singer most well known for her self-titled YouTube channel where she has gained more than 410,000 subscribers posting vlogs and song covers of popular artists like...

47. Samira Mustafayeva (1993)

Gymnast

Rhythmic gymnast who is known for competing for her home country Azerbaijan. She is also known for being the founder and coach of SM Stretching. 

48. Asya Ismayilov (1993)

Instagram Star

Social media star who has gained fame for her _asyafuad_ Instagram account. She has risen to massive renown for her chic and often glamorous fashion modeling alongside her husband Fuad. 

49. Lala Aliyeva (1993)

Instagram Star

Social media star who has gained fame for her lalaliyevaofficial Instagram account. She has risen to massive popularity for her glamorous and chic fashion modeling often coupled with lifestyle photoblogging. 

50. Dmitry Sitkovetsky (1954)

Soviet Musician

Known for his masterful violin performances with a variety of orchestras, including the Berlin, New York and Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestras.