Hormoz

/HH-AA-R-M-AA-Z/

Boy MuslimZoroastrian Persian origin OtherPersian

The Persian form of Ahura Mazda, the supreme deity of Zoroastrianism — contracted through Middle Persian Ohrmazd to Hormoz. Ahura Mazda means wise lord or lord of wisdom, from Avestan ahura (lord) and mazda (wisdom, the all-knowing). As a given name it carries the ancient Zoroastrian theological weight of the principle of light and truth, and was borne by several Sasanian kings of Iran.

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Meaning & origin

Yes — Hormoz is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “The Persian form of Ahura Mazda, the supreme deity of Zoroastrianism — contracted through Middle Persian Ohrmazd to Hormoz. Ahura Mazda means wise lord or lord of wisdom, from Avestan ahura (lord) and mazda (wisdom, the all-knowing). As a given name it carries the ancient Zoroastrian theological weight of the principle of light and truth, and was borne by several Sasanian kings of Iran.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.

Hormoz is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "The Persian form of Ahura Mazda, the supreme deity of Zoroastrianism — contracted through Middle Persian Ohrmazd to Hormoz. Ahura Mazda means wise lord or lord of wisdom, from Avestan ahura (lord) and mazda (wisdom, the all-knowing). As a given name it carries the ancient Zoroastrian theological weight of the principle of light and truth, and was borne by several Sasanian kings of Iran." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.

Beyond its Muslim heritage, Hormoz is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.

Common among Other, Persian families, Hormoz carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.

Hormoz's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition

Hormoz carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Persian) — “The Persian form of Ahura Mazda, the supreme deity of Zoroastrianism — contracted through Middle Persian Ohrmazd to Hormoz. Ahura Mazda means wise lord or lord of wisdom, from Avestan ahura (lord) and mazda (wisdom, the all-knowing). As a given name it carries the ancient Zoroastrian theological weight of the principle of light and truth, and was borne by several Sasanian kings of Iran.”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.

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What does Hormoz'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 Hormoz resonates in either tradition.

Pythagorean
5
freedom and adventurous change
Chaldean
5
freedom and adventurous change

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Does Hormoz go with your family's names?

Hormoz breaks into 6 sounds: /HH-AA-R-M-AA-Z/. 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 Hormoz 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 Hormoz beside your family's names →

Nicknames

Common affectionate forms of Hormoz — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.

HoriHorm

Names similar to Hormoz

If Hormoz 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 Muslim boy names, common in Other families

Muhammad
The praised one, the most lauded of all creation — Muhammad is the name of the final prophet of Islam, the mercy to all worlds. It is the most commonly bestowed name on earth, carried by hundreds of millions across every continent
Ali
Exalted, sublime, the highest — Ali ibn Abi Talib was the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad, the fourth Rashidun Caliph and the first Imam in Shia Islam. His name rings with moral elevation, martial valour, and the legendary justice of a ruler whose sword Dhul-Fiqar became the emblem of righteous strength across the Islamic world
Shahrukh
Face of a king, from Persian shah (king) and rukh (face, cheek), a name of royal countenance and bearing. The word rukh is also the chess piece the rook, and the name was carried by a Timurid sultan who patronised a Persian cultural renaissance, joining majesty to a storied heritage.
Husayn
The little beautiful one, the diminutive of Hassan — Husayn ibn Ali stood against tyranny at Karbala with a handful of followers and gave his life for justice. His name echoes across centuries as a symbol of principled sacrifice, moral courage, and the refusal to submit to injustice even when the odds are impossible

Sharing the same meaning

Other Muslim boy names from the Nobility cluster

Mohammed
Praised, praiseworthy, from the Arabic root h-m-d (to praise) shaping muhammad, 'the one worthy of praise.' This is the British and broader Anglosphere spelling of the Prophet of Islam's name, the same root and reference carried into English, French, and South Asian Muslim families alike.
Ahmad
Most praiseworthy, from the Arabic root h-m-d (to praise) in the elative pattern afʿal, meaning 'most worthy of praise.' Closely tied to Muhammad and Mahmud, it is the precise classical Arabic form of the Prophet's name and is read by Muslims as the messenger foretold in the Quran.
Mohammad
Praised, praiseworthy, from the Arabic root ḥ-m-d (to praise), the Persianate spelling of Muhammad and a reference to the Prophet of Islam. The name names its bearer as one worthy of continual praise, carrying the same devotional weight as the original Arabic across Iranian, Pakistani, and wider Muslim usage.

Names that sound similar

Muslim boy names that open with the same syllables as Hormoz

Hashim
The crusher, the generous one — the great-grandfather of the Prophet Muhammad, named for his generosity in crushing bread into broth for pilgrims to Mecca.
Harun
Turkish form of Aaron, a revered prophetic brother name
Hassaan
Beautiful, the most handsome — Hassaan (Arabic ḥassān, intensive of ḥasan) names a child as one of striking beauty. Borne by Hassaan ibn Thabit, the great Sahabi poet of early Islam, beloved across Pakistani Muslim families.

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Common questions about Hormoz

What does the name Hormoz mean?

Hormoz means "The Persian form of Ahura Mazda, the supreme deity of Zoroastrianism — contracted through Middle Persian Ohrmazd to Hormoz. Ahura Mazda means wise lord or lord of wisdom, from Avestan ahura (lord) and mazda (wisdom, the all-knowing). As a given name it carries the ancient Zoroastrian theological weight of the principle of light and truth, and was borne by several Sasanian kings of Iran.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.

Is Hormoz a boy or girl name?

Hormoz is most commonly used as a boy name.

What is the origin of the name Hormoz?

Hormoz is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.

Is Hormoz a Muslim name?

Yes. Hormoz is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.

What does Hormoz mean in Persian?

Hormoz originates from Persian, where it means "The Persian form of Ahura Mazda, the supreme deity of Zoroastrianism — contracted through Middle Persian Ohrmazd to Hormoz. Ahura Mazda means wise lord or lord of wisdom, from Avestan ahura (lord) and mazda (wisdom, the all-knowing). As a given name it carries the ancient Zoroastrian theological weight of the principle of light and truth, and was borne by several Sasanian kings of Iran.."

What are common nicknames for Hormoz?

Common short forms of Hormoz include Hori, Horm.

What is the numerology of Hormoz?

Hormoz has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.

Is Hormoz an Islamic name?

Yes. Hormoz is an Arabic boy name meaning "The Persian form of Ahura Mazda, the supreme deity of Zoroastrianism — contracted through Middle Persian Ohrmazd to Hormoz. Ahura Mazda means wise lord or lord of wisdom, from Avestan ahura (lord) and mazda (wisdom, the all-knowing). As a given name it carries the ancient Zoroastrian theological weight of the principle of light and truth, and was borne by several Sasanian kings of Iran.", widely used in Muslim families, including Other and Persian communities.

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