Hajiev

Hajiev is a surname of Turkic and Caucasian origin. It is formed as a patronymic from the given name Haji, a title for someone who has completed the Hajj pilgrimage, with the suffix -ev/-yev indicating 'son of' or 'descendant of.' The form Hajiev reflects transliteration from Cyrillic and Russian-influenced scripts, while Hajiyev is a common variant in Latin-script usage across Turkic and Caucasian communities.

Geographic distribution: The name is found among populations in Azerbaijan, Dagestan, Chechnya, and other parts of the North Caucasus, as well as in Russia more broadly. It is also present in diaspora communities in Turkey and Central Asia, reflecting historical migrations and cultural ties within the region.

Variants and cognates: Common spellings include Hajiev, Hajiyev, and Hajjiev, with local forms such as Hacıyev in Azerbaijani. The surname is typically patrilineal and may be tied to families with historical ties to the Hajj tradition.