Meaning & History

Middle Persian form of Ahura Mazda. This name was borne by several rulers of the Sasanian Empire. It was also borne by a Christian saint who was martyred in Persia in the 5th century.

Related Names

VariantsAhura Mazda, Hormoz, Hormazd, Ormazd, Urmazd(Persian Mythology) Hormisdas(Middle Persian)
Other Languages & CulturesAramazd(Armenian Mythology) Hormoz(Persian)

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Entry updated December 7, 2022