Almaz

Almaz is a gender-neutral first name that has its origin in Persian and means "the diamond." It is derived from the Persian word almâs (الماس), which stands for "diamond." While Almaz is primarily found as a female name in Ethiopia and Azerbaijan, it is particularly common as a male name in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tatarstan.

What does the name Almaz mean?

Almaz is a gender-neutral first name with Persian roots and means "the diamond," derived from the Persian term almâs (الماس) for "diamond." As a female name, Almaz is mainly found in Ethiopia and Azerbaijan, while as a male name, it is primarily used in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tatarstan. Variants of Almaz include Almas and the purely female form Almasa.

Where does the name Almaz come from?

The name Almaz has its roots in Persian and means "the diamond." The Persian word almâs (الماس) stands for "diamond." In various languages, Almaz can be found in Azerbaijani, Ethiopian, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, and Tatar.

How do you pronounce Almaz?

The pronunciation of Almaz is clear and concise: the name consists of two syllables and is typically pronounced as "Al-maz" [alˈmaːz]. It begins with an open 'a' sound that is calm and distinct. The middle syllable conveys a warm, supportive tone. The final "-maz" provides a firm and slightly resonant sound. Thus, Almaz has a distinctive, calm, and characterful presence - a name with clear structure and stable presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Almaz is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th among the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2008, reaching 1,636th place. In the last ten years, Almaz has been given approximately 50 times, placing it 3,573rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,859th.

Nicknames & pet names

Almi / Masi

Famous people

• Almaz Alemu (Ethiopian long-distance runner)
• Almaz Askarov (Russian footballer)
• Almaz Fatikhov (Russian footballer)
• Almaz Khabibullin (football player from Russia)