Niyazov (surname)
Niyazov or Niazov is a Russianized Central Asian family name. The meanings of the surname are in Persian or Bukhari. "Niyaz"/Niaz means: 1. Gift, 2. Wish, 3. compassion. The suffix "ov" means 's.
Notable people with the surname include:
- Atamyrat Nyýazow, Soviet Red Army soldier, father of Saparmyrat
- Abdul-Vahed Niyazov, Russian businessman
- Edige Niyazov, Kazakhstani artist
- Marat Nyýazow, Soviet and Turkmen sport shooter
- Muza Niýazowa, wife of Saparmyrat
- Saparmyrat Niyazov, Turkmen politician
- Tahmina Niyazova, Tajiki female singer