The name Nesrullayev is also strongly associated with (1920–1978), a significant socio-political figure in the Azerbaijan SSR.

The most high-profile individual with a similar name is (also spelled Fetullayev ), a prominent Azerbaijani journalist and human rights activist.

He served as the Minister of Communications (1969–1975) and the Minister of Light Industry (1975–1978) of the Azerbaijan SSR.