Hormizd
/H-O-R-M-I-Z-D/
Borne by Saint Mar Hormizd, the seventh-century Assyrian monk who founded the monastery bearing his name in the mountains of northern Iraq. The name, of Persian origin, carries the memory of a great ascetic of the Church of the East.
See Hormizd scored for your familyMeaning & origin
Hormizd is a boy's name of Aramaic origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Borne by Saint Mar Hormizd, the seventh-century Assyrian monk who founded the monastery bearing his name in the mountains of northern Iraq. The name, of Persian origin, carries the memory of a great ascetic of the Church of the East." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Common among Iranian, Persian, American, MiddleEastern families, Hormizd carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Hormizd
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How Hormizd sounds
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Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Hormizd — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Hormizd
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Names similar to Hormizd
If Hormizd resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in Iranian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Wisdom cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Hormizd
Common questions about Hormizd
What does the name Hormizd mean?
Hormizd means "Borne by Saint Mar Hormizd, the seventh-century Assyrian monk who founded the monastery bearing his name in the mountains of northern Iraq. The name, of Persian origin, carries the memory of a great ascetic of the Church of the East.." It is a boy name of Aramaic origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Hormizd a boy or girl name?
Hormizd is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Hormizd?
Hormizd is of Aramaic origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Iranian, Persian, American families.
What are common nicknames for Hormizd?
Common short forms of Hormizd include Hormi.
What is the numerology of Hormizd?
Hormizd has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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