List of Famous people born in Azerbaijan

Samvel Andraniki Babayan is an Armenian military commander and politician from Nagorno-Karabakh. He was one of the founders and main commanders of the Artsakh Defence Army during the First Nagorno-Karabakh War and became a hero among Armenians for the military victories achieved under his command. Following the war, he served as the Defense Minister of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic from 1994 to 2000. During this period, Babayan "became not only the military leader but the most powerful man in Karabakh overall, controlling its government and economy."

Murad Dadashov is an Azerbaijani actor, producer, TV host, member of Parni iz Baku KVN team and head of M Group Production. In 2014, Murad Dadashov was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the Azerbaijan Republic.27.05.2018 He tittled People Artist of Azerbaijan.

Anar Gabil oghlu Karimov is an Azerbaijani politician who currently serves as Minister of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Bella Mikhaylovna Davidovich is a Soviet-born American pianist.

Elena Emilievna Zelenskaya is a Russian operatic soprano from the Bolshoi Theatre.

Arzu Aliyeva is the younger daughter of the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev. She is an Azerbaijani film producer, director and public figure.

Rovshan Enver ogly Askerov is a Russian journalist, participant in the television game What? Where? When?, former sports columnist for the Sport-Express newspaper.

Faraj Gara oglu Garayev ; December 19, 1943 in Baku) is an Azerbaijani composer, music instructor, professor, son of the prominent Azerbaijani composer Gara Garayev and one of the leading composers of post-Soviet period.

Farhad Shamsi oglu Badalbeyli is an Azerbaijani pianist and composer.