Arsaces𐭀𐭓𐭔𐭊mOld Persian (Latinized), Parthian (Latinized) Latinized form of Ἀρσάκης (Arsakes), the Greek form of Old Persian 𐎠𐎼𐏁𐎣 (Aršaka) or Parthian 𐭀𐭓𐭔𐭊 (Arshak), perhaps a diminutive of Old Persian 𐎠𐎼𐏁𐎠𐎴 (aršan) meaning "hero". This name was borne by two rulers of Parthia, including the first king (3rd century BC).
Gotarzes𐭂𐭅𐭕𐭓𐭆mParthian (Hellenized) Greek form of Parthian 𐭂𐭅𐭕𐭓𐭆 (Gowtarz), from an Old Iranian name *Gautarza meaning "ox crusher". This name was borne by two kings of Parthia.