Hormoz
/HH-AA-R-M-AA-Z/
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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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.
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Meaning & origin
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.
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See Hormoz's baby portrait →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.
Hormoz's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Hormoz's full reading →
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.
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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.
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