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63Afrasiab is the Persian form of the Avestan name Fraŋrasyan, which appears in various sources as Frangrasyan or Frāsiyāv. The name is most commonly interpreted as meaning "to hold back" or "to make disappear," an etymolo...
Ahriman is the Middle and Modern Persian form of Angra Mainyu, the destructive spirit in Zoroastrianism. In Avestan, Angra Mainyu literally means "evil spirit" or "destructive mind," from angra ("evil, destructive") and...
Ahura Mazda ( ə-HOOR-ə MAZ-də), also known as Ormazd and Horomazes, is the principal god and sky deity in Zoroastrianism. The name combines the Avestan words ahura meaning "lord" and mazdā meaning "wisdom," thus translat...
Angra Mainyu is the Avestan name of the destructive spirit in Zoroastrianism, the primary adversary of the supreme deity Ahura Mazda. The name means "evil spirit" in Avestan, deriving from angra ("evil, destructive") and...
Arash is a heroic figure of Iranian mythology and a popular given name in Persian-speaking cultures. The name is derived from Avestan Ərəxša, of uncertain meaning, though it may be related to a root meaning "bear". Accor...
Arzhang is a Persian masculine name of uncertain meaning, possibly deriving from Old Persian with the sense of "message of truth." The name carries profound historical and religious significance. It is best known as the...
Bahman is a modern Persian name derived from the Avestan 𐬬𐬊𐬵𐬎 𐬨𐬀𐬥𐬀𐬵 (Vohu Manah), meaning "good mind". In Zoroastrianism, Vohu Manah is one of the six Amesha Spenta (Holy Immortals), representing the divine attribute of...
Bahram (Persian: بهرام) is a Persian male given name meaning "victory over resistance" or "smiting of resistance." The name derives from Avestan Vərəthraghna (𐬬𐬆𐬭𐬆𐚂𐬀𐬖𐬥𐬀), the name of a Zoroastrian deity associated with v...
Fereydoun is a Persian masculine name, the modern Persian form of Old Iranian *Thraitauna, meaning "the third". The name derives from the Proto-Iranian *Θraitauna- (Avestan Θraētaona-), which itself is a derivative of Tr...
EtymologyFereydun is a variant transcription of the Persian فریدون (Fereydoun), itself the modern Persian form of the Old Iranian name *Thraitauna, a derivative (with an augmentative suffix) of Tritas, meaning "the third...
Frangrasyan is the Avestan form of Afrasiab, a legendary figure from Iranian mythology. The name is derived from the Avestan Frangrasiian, possibly meaning "to hold back, to make disappear." In the Zoroastrian scriptures...
Giv is a name found in Persian tradition, known from its appearance in the 10th-century Persian epic the Shahnameh (Book of Kings) by Ferdowsi. The name's etymology is uncertain, but it is associated with a celebrated he...
Goshtasb is the modern Persian form of the Avestan name Vištaspa, which appears in ancient Zoroastrian scriptures and medieval Persian epics. The name is etymologically linked to the Iranian roots vištah meaning "free" a...
Gowad is a Middle Persian form of the name Vata, which derives from Avestan word elements associated with wind. In Zoroastrian tradition, Vata is a Yazata (a divine being) associated with the wind, often invoked as a pro...
Haosravah is the Avestan form of Khosrow, a classical Persian name with deep roots in Iranian mythology and history. The name derives from the Proto-Iranian term *Hu-sravah, meaning 'good fame,' composed of *hu- ('good')...
Haošyangha is an Avestan form of Houshang, derived from the Avestan name *Haošiiangha. Etymologically, it is likely composed of hu meaning "good" and a second element possibly meaning "dwelling" or "choice," thus giving...
Hormazd is a Persian variant form of Ahura Mazda, the supreme deity in Zoroastrianism.EtymologyThe name derives from Avestan ahura ("lord") and mazdā ("wisdom"), together meaning "lord of wisdom." Middle Persian forms in...
Hormizd is a Middle Persian name derived from Ahura Mazda, the supreme creator deity of Zoroastrianism. Through linguisticevolution, Ahura Mazda gradually shortened into forms such as Ōhrmazd in Middle Persian, which Lat...
EtymologyHormoz is the modern Persian form of Ahura Mazda, the supreme deity in Zoroastrianism. The name derives from Avestan ahura meaning "lord" and mazdā meaning "wisdom", thus translating to "lord of wisdom". In Zoro...
Houshang (also romanized as Hushang) is a Persian masculine given name with deep roots in ancient Iranian mythology and literature. It derives from the Avestan name Haoshyangha, which is composed of the element hu meanin...
Hvare Khshaeta is an alternate transcription of the Avestan 𐬵𐬎𐬎𐬀𐬭𐬆⸱𐬑𐬱𐬀𐬉𐬙𐬀, which in its standardized form appears as Hvare Xšaeta. This name belongs to a Zoroastrian yazata (divine being) associated with the sun. Etymolo...
EtymologyHvare Xšaeta is the Avestan form of Khorshid, a name with deep roots in Zoroastrianism. The Avestan original, 𐬵𐬎𐬎𐬀𐬭𐬆⸱𐬑𐬱𐬀𐬉𐬙𐬀 (Huuarə Xšaēta), literally means "shining sun". The name is composed of elements hvar-...
Jam is the Persian form of the Avestan name 𐬫𐬌𐬨𐬀 (Yima), meaning "twin", cognate with Sanskrit Yama. This name belongs to a mythological king in Persian legend, more commonly known by the epithet Jamshid. Jamshid is a ce...
Jamshid is a modern Persian male given name, the most common form of the mythological figure Yima Xšaēta (Avestan: 𐬫𐬌𐬨𐬀⸱𐬑𐬱𐬀𐬉𐬙𐬀, meaning 'shining Yima'). The name combines the element Jam with the honorific suffix -shid (...
Kaveh is a Persian name whose meaning is unknown, though it is famously linked to a heroic figure in Iranian mythology. Its prominence derives from the 10th-century Persian epic the Shahnameh (Book of Kings) by Ferdowsi,...
Keyumars is a legendary figure from Iranian mythical history, appearing in the Shahnameh and the Avesta. The name is the modern Persian form of Middle Persian Kayomart, ultimately from Avestan Gaiio Marətan meaning "mort...
Khosrow is a Persian male given name of ancient Iranian origin, derived from the Middle Persian Husroy (𐭧𐭥𐭮𐭫𐭥𐭣𐭩), itself from an Old Iranian name meaning "good fame." The name is ultimately rooted in Proto-Iranian Hu-sra...
Etymology and OriginKshathra Vairya is an alternate transcription of the Avestan name Xšathra Vairya (𐬑𐬱𐬀𐬚𐬭𐬀𐬬𐬀𐬌𐬭𐬌𐬌𐬀), which ultimately derives from the Proto-Indo-Iranian kšatrám, meaning "power" or "dominion." The name...
Mehrab is a Persian male given name derived from the components mehr (مهر), meaning "sun" or "friendship, kindness," and āb (آب), meaning "water." The name thus evokes themes of warmth, light, and life-giving sustenance....
Mithra is the Avestan name of an ancient Iranian deity (yazata) whose name derives from Avestan 𐬨𐬌𐬚𐬭𐬀 (mithra) meaning "oath, covenant, agreement", itself from an Indo-Iranian root *mitra meaning "that which binds." In Z...
Mithras is the Greek form of Mithra, the central figure of the Roman mystery religion known as Mithraism. The name ultimately derives from the Avestan 𐬨𐬌𐬚𐬭𐬀 (mithra) meaning "oath, covenant, agreement", from an Indo-Iran...
Nairyosangha is a Persian masculine name with deep roots in Zoroastrian tradition. Derived from the Avestan elements nairiia (𐬥𐬀𐬌𐬭𐬌𐬌𐬀), meaning 'male', and sangha (𐬀𐬢𐬵𐬀), meaning 'word, utterance, proclamation', the name...
Nowzar (also transliterated as Nouzar, Novzar, or Nōzar) is a masculine given name of Persian origin, derived from the Avestan name of an ancient hero. Its etymology is uncertain, possibly stemming from roots meaning "ne...
Ormazd is a modern Persian form of Ahura Mazda, the supreme deity in Zoroastrianism. The name derives from Avestan elements 𐬀𐬵𐬎𐬭𐬀 (ahura), meaning "lord", and 𐬨𐬀𐬰𐬛𐬁 (mazdā), meaning "wisdom," thus combining to "lord of w...
Ram 3 is a Persian masculine name, derived as a variant form of Raman 2, an Avestan name meaning "peace." In Zoroastrian tradition, Raman is the name of a Yazata (a divine being) associated with joy and peaceful happines...
Raman 2 is a Persian masculine name with ancient roots, meaning "peace" in Avestan. In Zoroastrianism, Raman 2 is the name of a Yazata (a holy being) who presides over joy and happiness. The name reflects the deep cultur...
Rashn is the modern Persian form of Rashnu, derived from the Avestan 𐬭𐬀𐬱𐬥𐬎 (Rašnu), meaning "just, straight." In Zoroastrianism, Rashnu is a yazata (divine being) who, together with Mithra and Sraosha, judges the souls o...
Rashnu (Avestan: 𐬭𐬀𐬴𐬢𐬏) is the Avestan form of Rashn, ultimately derived from a word meaning “just, straight.” In Zoroastrianism, Rashnu is a yazata (divine being) of justice, one of the three judges—along with Mithra an...
Rostam (Persian: رستم) is a legendary hero in Iranian mythology and historical tradition, whose story was immortalized by the 10th-century Persian poet Ferdowsi in the Shahnameh, or the Epic of Kings. The name likely der...
Saam is a Persian transliteration of Sām (سام), a name deeply rooted in Iranian mythology and literature. It is an alternate transcription of the Persian name Sam (see Sam 2), which means "fire" and derives from an earli...
Sam 2 is a Persian masculine name meaning "fire," derived from an earlier Iranian root meaning "black." It is notably the name of a hero in the 10th-century Persian epic the Shahnameh, or Book of Kings, written by the po...
Shahrivar (Persian: شهریور) is a male Persian given name derived from the Avestan Xšathra Vairiia (𐬑𐬱𐬀𐬚𐬭𐬀⸱𐬬𐬀𐬌𐬭𐬌𐬌𐬀), meaning "desirable power." In Zoroastrianism, Shahrivar is the name of one of the Amesha Spenta (divine...
Siamak (Persian: سیامک [sɪjɑˈmæk]), also transliterated as Siyamak or Siamac, is a Persian masculine given name. It probably means "black-haired" in Persian. In Persian mythology, Siamak is a character in Ferdowsi's epic...
Etymology and Mythological OriginsSiavash is the Persian form of the Avestan name Siiāuuaršan (𐬯𐬌𐬌𐬁𐬎𐬎𐬀𐬭𐬱𐬀𐬥), which translates as "possessing black stallions." The name is deeply rooted in Iranian mythology, belonging to...
Etymology and MeaningSohrab (also romanized as Suhrāb) is a given name of Persian origin. Its etymology points to an ancient Iranian composite: the first part sohr derives from an Old Persian word meaning “red,” and the...
Soroush (Persian: سروش) is a modern Persian given name, originating from the Avestan Sraoša (𐬯𐬭𐬀𐬊𐬱𐬀), a divinely revered figure in Zoroastrianism. The name means “obedience” and is associated with a Yazata, a holy being...
EtymologySraoša is the Avestan form of Soroush, a name that appears in Zoroastrian tradition. The name is derived from an Avestan word meaning "obedience". In Zoroastrianism, Sraoša is the name of a Yazata, a holy being...
Etymology and OriginsSroš is the Middle Persian form of the name Soroush, which itself derives from the Avestan Sraoša , meaning “obedience.” In Zoroastrianism, Sraoša is a yazata (a holy being) associated with obedience...
Syavaršan is a name of great antiquity, representing the Avestan form of the later Persian Siavash. The name originates from the Avestan Siiauuarshan, meaning "possessing black stallions" — a quality of vitality and nobi...
Tahmuras is the Persian form of the Avestan name 𐬙𐬀𐬑𐬨𐬀⸱𐬎𐬭𐬎𐬞𐬌 (Taxma Urupi), a heroic figure in Zoroastrian tradition. The name is derived from the Avestan elements 𐬙𐬀𐬑𐬨𐬀 (taxma) meaning "strong" and 𐬎𐬭𐬎𐬞𐬌 (urupi) meaning...
Taxma Urupi is the Avestan form of Tahmuras, a name borne by a mythical hero in ancient Iranian tradition. The name itself is composed of two Avestan elements: taxma, meaning “strong,” and urupi, meaning “fox.” This comp...
Tur is a male given name of Persian origin, primarily known from the 10th-century Persian epic the Shahnameh (Book of Kings) by Ferdowsi. The meaning of the name is uncertain, but its significance is deeply tied to Persi...
Urmazd is a modern Persian form of Ahura Mazda, the supreme deity in Zoroastrianism. The name directly derives from the Avestan elements ahura meaning "lord" and mazdā meaning "wisdom", thus signifying "lord of wisdom"....
Vata (also spelled Vaiiu) is a masculine given name of Persian origin, derived from the Avestan word vāta, meaning "wind". In Zoroastrianism, Vata is a yazata (a divine being worthy of worship) associated with the wind a...
Verethraghna is an Avestan form of Bahram. In Zoroastrianism, Verethragna is a yazata (divine being) who embodies victory and is closely associated with war. The name derives from the Avestan neuter noun verethragna, whi...
Vishtaspa is an alternate transcription of the Old Persian name 𐎻𐏁𐎫𐎠𐎿𐎱 (see Vištaspa), which itself probably means "unbridled horse," derived from the Iranian roots *vištah "free" and aspa "horse." Etymology and Origin V...
Vištaspa is likely Avestan in origin, from the Iranian roots *vištah meaning 'free' and aspa meaning 'horse', thus probably 'unbridled horse' or 'free horse'. In Zoroastrian tradition, Vištaspa is a central figure as the...
Vohu Manah is the Avestan language term for a Zoroastrian concept, generally translated as "Good Purpose", "Good Mind", or "Good Thought", referring to the good state of mind that enables an individual to accomplish thei...
Xšathra Vairya is the Avestan form of the Persian name Shahrivar, which itself derives from the Avestan compound Xšathra Vairiia meaning “desirable power.” In Zoroastrianism, Xšathra Vairya is one of the six Amesha Spent...
Yima is an Iranian (Persian) male name, derived from the Jam (Avestan Yima) meaning "twin" (related to Sanskrit Yama). In ancient Persian mythology, Yima is a legendary king and culture hero, later known as Jamshid: the...