Goshtasp
/G-AA-SH-T-AA-S-P/
Possessing horses, from Avestan Vishtaspa (he who has many steeds), the royal name of the king Goshtasp who in Persian tradition became the first patron of the prophet Zoroaster. Preserved in the Shahnameh and older royal memory, it carries the prestige of horse-owning nobility and an early Zoroastrian crown.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Goshtasp is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “Possessing horses, from Avestan Vishtaspa (he who has many steeds), the royal name of the king Goshtasp who in Persian tradition became the first patron of the prophet Zoroaster. Preserved in the Shahnameh and older royal memory, it carries the prestige of horse-owning nobility and an early Zoroastrian crown.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
Goshtasp is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Possessing horses, from Avestan Vishtaspa (he who has many steeds), the royal name of the king Goshtasp who in Persian tradition became the first patron of the prophet Zoroaster. Preserved in the Shahnameh and older royal memory, it carries the prestige of horse-owning nobility and an early Zoroastrian crown." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Goshtasp is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Goshtasp carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Goshtasp's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Goshtasp carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Persian) — “Possessing horses, from Avestan Vishtaspa (he who has many steeds), the royal name of the king Goshtasp who in Persian tradition became the first patron of the prophet Zoroaster. Preserved in the Shahnameh and older royal memory, it carries the prestige of horse-owning nobility and an early Zoroastrian crown.”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
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See Goshtasp's full reading →What does Goshtasp's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Goshtasp resonates in either tradition.
Goshtasp's destiny number is 33 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Goshtasp's full reading →
Does Goshtasp go with your family's names?
Goshtasp breaks into 7 sounds: /G-AA-SH-T-AA-S-P/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Goshtasp sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Goshtasp beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Goshtasp — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Goshtasp
What does the name Goshtasp mean?
Goshtasp means "Possessing horses, from Avestan Vishtaspa (he who has many steeds), the royal name of the king Goshtasp who in Persian tradition became the first patron of the prophet Zoroaster. Preserved in the Shahnameh and older royal memory, it carries the prestige of horse-owning nobility and an early Zoroastrian crown.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Goshtasp a boy or girl name?
Goshtasp is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Goshtasp?
Goshtasp is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Goshtasp a Muslim name?
Yes. Goshtasp is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Goshtasp mean in Persian?
Goshtasp originates from Persian, where it means "Possessing horses, from Avestan Vishtaspa (he who has many steeds), the royal name of the king Goshtasp who in Persian tradition became the first patron of the prophet Zoroaster. Preserved in the Shahnameh and older royal memory, it carries the prestige of horse-owning nobility and an early Zoroastrian crown.."
What are common nicknames for Goshtasp?
Common short forms of Goshtasp include Gosi, Gosh.
What is the numerology of Goshtasp?
Goshtasp has a Pythagorean destiny number of 33 — the master teacher — unconditional love in action.
Is Goshtasp an Islamic name?
Yes. Goshtasp is an Arabic boy name meaning "Possessing horses, from Avestan Vishtaspa (he who has many steeds), the royal name of the king Goshtasp who in Persian tradition became the first patron of the prophet Zoroaster. Preserved in the Shahnameh and older royal memory, it carries the prestige of horse-owning nobility and an early Zoroastrian crown.", widely used in Muslim families, including Other and Persian communities.
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