List of Famous people born in Bulgaria

Ya'akov Nitzani was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset for Mapai from 1952 until 1959.

Vlado Chernozemski, born Velichko Dimitrov Kerin, Bulgarian: Величко Димитров Керин;, was a Bulgarian revolutionary. Also known as "Vlado the Chauffeur", Chernozemski is considered a hero in Bulgaria today, and in his time, in Croat circles and in the Macedonian Bulgarian diaspora. His contribution to the idea of Independent Macedonia has also won him a similar status in some ethnic Macedonian circles today, but the official historiography in North Macedonia still regards him a controversial Bulgarian.

Stefani Stoeva is a Bulgarian badminton player specializing in doubles. Her current partner is her older sister, Gabriela Stoeva. The sisters have won some titles, including gold medals in the 2015 European Games and 2018 European Championships. Stefani Stoeva has also won some individual titles in women's singles competition.

Ivko Ganchev Ivanov is a former Bulgarian football goalkeeper. He ended his career at the end of 1999–2000 season. He started his manager career with his home town club Beroe Stara Zagora.

Gabriela Stoeva is a Bulgarian badminton player specializing in doubles. Her current partner is her younger sister, Stefani Stoeva. The sisters have won some titles, including gold medals in the 2015 European Games and 2018 European Championships.

Bahar Mert-Urcu is a retired Turkish volleyball player. She is 180 cm and plays as setter.

Lyutvi Ahmed Mestan is a Bulgarian politician of Turkish-Bulgarian origin. He was chairman of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms from January 2013 to 24 December 2015. He has been the Member of Parliament for Kardzhali. He was removed as party leader by the DPS central council and expelled from the party for what it considered an excessively pro-Turkish government stance following the downing of a Russian bomber jet by the Turkish Air Force. He subsequently founded a new political force, DOST, acronym of Democrats for Responsibility, Solidarity and Tolerance in Bulgarian, and a double entendre also signifying friend in Turkish. The party is based on pro-EU, pro-NATO and liberal opinions.

Veselin Aleksandrov Topalov is a Bulgarian chess grandmaster and former FIDE World Chess Champion.