Jamasp
/JH-AA-M-AE-S-P/
An Old Iranian name, the second element from Avestan aspa meaning 'horse', giving an overall sense such as 'having swift horses' or 'master of horses'. In Zoroastrian tradition Jamasp was the wise minister and son-in-law of Zoroaster, celebrated for prophetic insight, so the name carries connotations of counsel, knowledge, and devotion to the faith.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Jamasp is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “An Old Iranian name, the second element from Avestan aspa meaning 'horse', giving an overall sense such as 'having swift horses' or 'master of horses'. In Zoroastrian tradition Jamasp was the wise minister and son-in-law of Zoroaster, celebrated for prophetic insight, so the name carries connotations of counsel, knowledge, and devotion to the faith.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
Jamasp is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "An Old Iranian name, the second element from Avestan aspa meaning 'horse', giving an overall sense such as 'having swift horses' or 'master of horses'. In Zoroastrian tradition Jamasp was the wise minister and son-in-law of Zoroaster, celebrated for prophetic insight, so the name carries connotations of counsel, knowledge, and devotion to the faith." and belongs to the Wisdom cluster — names meaning knowledge, insight, and thoughtful presence.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Jamasp is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Jamasp carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Jamasp's roots in Arabic & Islamic tradition
Jamasp carries meaning rooted in Arabic and the wider Islamic tradition (Persian) — “An Old Iranian name, the second element from Avestan aspa meaning 'horse', giving an overall sense such as 'having swift horses' or 'master of horses'. In Zoroastrian tradition Jamasp was the wise minister and son-in-law of Zoroaster, celebrated for prophetic insight, so the name carries connotations of counsel, knowledge, and devotion to the faith.”. Many Muslim families weigh a name's root meaning and the values it carries.
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See Jamasp's full reading →What does Jamasp'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 Jamasp resonates in either tradition.
Jamasp's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Jamasp's full reading →
Does Jamasp go with your family's names?
Jamasp breaks into 6 sounds: /JH-AA-M-AE-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 Jamasp 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 Jamasp beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Jamasp — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Jamasp
What does the name Jamasp mean?
Jamasp means "An Old Iranian name, the second element from Avestan aspa meaning 'horse', giving an overall sense such as 'having swift horses' or 'master of horses'. In Zoroastrian tradition Jamasp was the wise minister and son-in-law of Zoroaster, celebrated for prophetic insight, so the name carries connotations of counsel, knowledge, and devotion to the faith.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Jamasp a boy or girl name?
Jamasp is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Jamasp?
Jamasp is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Jamasp a Muslim name?
Yes. Jamasp is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Jamasp mean in Persian?
Jamasp originates from Persian, where it means "An Old Iranian name, the second element from Avestan aspa meaning 'horse', giving an overall sense such as 'having swift horses' or 'master of horses'. In Zoroastrian tradition Jamasp was the wise minister and son-in-law of Zoroaster, celebrated for prophetic insight, so the name carries connotations of counsel, knowledge, and devotion to the faith.."
What are common nicknames for Jamasp?
Common short forms of Jamasp include Jama, Jami.
What is the numerology of Jamasp?
Jamasp has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
Is Jamasp an Islamic name?
Yes. Jamasp is an Arabic boy name meaning "An Old Iranian name, the second element from Avestan aspa meaning 'horse', giving an overall sense such as 'having swift horses' or 'master of horses'. In Zoroastrian tradition Jamasp was the wise minister and son-in-law of Zoroaster, celebrated for prophetic insight, so the name carries connotations of counsel, knowledge, and devotion to the faith.", widely used in Muslim families, including Other and Persian communities.
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