Berd

Berd is a toponym that occurs in several countries across Eurasia and has a modest presence in local geography, administration, and culture.

In Azerbaijan, Berd is a small municipality and town located in the Lerik District of the Ganja-Naxchivan Economic Region. The settlement lies at an altitude of approximately 1,200 metres within the foothills of the Greater Caucasus range. According to the most recent census data, the population of the municipality is around 1,800 residents, most of whom are engaged in subsistence agriculture and livestock rearing. The town serves as a local administrative centre for the surrounding rural communities and hosts a modest elementary school, a health clinic, and a cultural centre that hosts regional festivals.

In Iran, Berd is the name of a village situated in the Qazvin Province, specifically within the Alamut region. The village has a recorded population of roughly 400 households and is known historically for its agricultural products, particularly barley and saffron cultivation. The surrounding area features historic Persian architecture and is occasionally referenced in local folklore.

A separate reference to Berd appears in Turkey, where it denotes a rock formation in the eastern Anatolian plateau. The formation has geological significance for studies of the region’s tectonic activity and is occasionally a site for geophysical research projects.

The name Berd also functions as a surname of Caucasian origin, with a number of individuals bearing the name active in fields such as academia, the arts, and sports. Though not widely documented, the surname is recognized within the broader Caucasus diaspora.