Ragbatlar

Ragbatlar is a proper name that appears in a variety of geographical and genealogical records. The most common reference is to a small settlement located in the northern part of Azerbaijan, near the Talysh mountain range. According to local administrative documents, the village belongs to the Goychay district and has a population of several hundred residents. The name is believed to derive from the Persian word “ragbat,” meaning a small tower or beacon, which historically described a watchtower that stood in the area to signal approaching travelers.

In addition to its geographical use, Ragbatlar functions as a surname in several cultures of the Caucasus. Individuals with this surname can be found in census lists of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Iran, often linked to families whose ancestors lived in or around the eponymous village. The name does not appear to be associated with any major historical events or famous personalities, and its distribution remains concentrated in the regions where the original settlement is located.

Because the name appears in both place and family contexts, it is occasionally listed in databases of toponyms and surnames that aim to map the movement and settlement patterns of ethnic groups in the Caucasus. Researchers studying regional migration, agricultural practices, or architectural heritage may find references to Ragbatlar in ethnographic surveys or historic maps. The term remains a small but meaningful part of the local cultural and geographic lexicon.