This article examines the process of formation of the symbol of the Khari bulbul in the historical, cultural and spiritual memory of the Azerbaijani people. The aim of the research is to analyze the etymological origin, symbolic manifestations of the Khari bulbul and the new semantic values it acquired in the context of national identity after the Karabakh victory on a scientific basis. The article combines historical linguistic, semiotic and culturological approaches and explains the symbolic transformation process of the Khari bulbul in Azerbaijani culture. The results show that this symbol reflects not only the science of Tibetan, but also the aesthetic expression of the idea of national self-awareness and independence.