Hormazd
The Wise Lord — Hormazd is the later Persian name of Ahura Mazda, the supreme creator-God of Zoroastrianism: light, wisdom and order made into the highest name a Zoroastrian son can carry.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Hormazd is a Zoroastrian boy name of Persian origin, meaning “The Wise Lord — Hormazd is the later Persian name of Ahura Mazda, the supreme creator-God of Zoroastrianism: light, wisdom and order made into the highest name a Zoroastrian son can carry.”.
Hormazd is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Zoroastrian families. The name means "The Wise Lord — Hormazd is the later Persian name of Ahura Mazda, the supreme creator-God of Zoroastrianism: light, wisdom and order made into the highest name a Zoroastrian son can carry." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among Persian, Iranian, Indian families, Hormazd carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Hormazd's Avestan & Persian roots
Zoroastrian and Parsi names often trace to Avestan or Old Persian, carrying meanings of light, truth and goodness. Hormazd means “The Wise Lord — Hormazd is the later Persian name of Ahura Mazda, the supreme creator-God of Zoroastrianism: light, wisdom and order made into the highest name a Zoroastrian son can carry.” (Persian).
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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 Hormazd resonates in either tradition.
Hormazd's destiny number is 4 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Hormazd's full reading →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Hormazd — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Hormazd
What does the name Hormazd mean?
Hormazd means "The Wise Lord — Hormazd is the later Persian name of Ahura Mazda, the supreme creator-God of Zoroastrianism: light, wisdom and order made into the highest name a Zoroastrian son can carry.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Zoroastrian families.
Is Hormazd a boy or girl name?
Hormazd is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Hormazd?
Hormazd is of Persian origin, used in Zoroastrian tradition, commonly among Persian, Iranian, Indian families.
Is Hormazd a Zoroastrian name?
Yes. Hormazd is a boy name traditionally used in Zoroastrian families, of Persian origin.
What does Hormazd mean in Persian?
Hormazd originates from Persian, where it means "The Wise Lord — Hormazd is the later Persian name of Ahura Mazda, the supreme creator-God of Zoroastrianism: light, wisdom and order made into the highest name a Zoroastrian son can carry.."
What are common nicknames for Hormazd?
Common short forms of Hormazd include Hormo.
What is the numerology of Hormazd?
Hormazd has a Pythagorean destiny number of 4 — stability and disciplined work.
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