Guliyev

Guliyev (also transliterated as Quliyev or Gouliev) is a common surname, primarily found in Azerbaijan and other Turkic-speaking regions. It is derived from the Turkic word "qul" meaning "slave" or "servant," combined with the suffix "-iyev," a common suffix in Azerbaijani and other surnames indicating "son of" or "descendant of." Therefore, Guliyev literally translates to "son of a slave/servant."

Historically, the usage of "qul" in surnames did not necessarily denote literal enslavement in the traditional sense. It often referred to individuals who were in service to a lord, ruler, or religious institution, or sometimes carried connotations related to humility and piety.

Individuals with the surname Guliyev have been prominent in various fields, including politics, science, arts, and sports. The spelling of the surname may vary depending on transliteration from Cyrillic or Arabic alphabets to Latin script.

The surname is also found amongst communities with historical ties to the Caucasus region.