Unisex name
Hürmüz name meaning
“a name associated with Ahura Mazda; Jupiter”
Hürmüz is a name associated with Ahura Mazda and also denotes Jupiter in Persian tradition. Its Persian forms, Hormoz and Hürmüz, trace through Middle Persian Ohrmazd. Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, the name has a concrete celestial association with Jupiter, a planet of the solar system.
What does Hürmüz mean?
A name associated with Ahura Mazda; Jupiter
In Turkish: Ahura Mazda'yla ilişkili ad; Jüpiter
Hürmüz is connected with names of rulers in Iranian history and with older religious naming traditions. The Turkish stage work Yedi Kocalı Hürmüz provides a familiar example of its feminine use. The Strait of Hormuz belongs to the same name family, but the personal name cannot be explained solely as a place name.
Origin of the name Hürmüz
Persian Hormoz and related forms continue Middle Persian Ohrmazd, ultimately from Ahura Mazda. In Persian tradition the word also served as a name for the planet Jupiter.
How to pronounce Hürmüz
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hyɾmyz/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | هرمز |
Is Hürmüz a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hürmüz is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Hürmüz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Hürmüz
Names with related meanings
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- Samet♂Self-sufficient
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
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- Nurullah♂God's light
- Beytullah♂The House of God
FAQ about the name Hürmüz
What is the meaning of Hürmüz?
Hürmüz means “a name associated with Ahura Mazda; Jupiter”. Persian Hormoz and related forms continue Middle Persian Ohrmazd, ultimately from Ahura Mazda. In Persian tradition the word also served as a name for the planet Jupiter.
Is Hürmüz a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Hürmüz is used for both boys and girls.
Is Hürmüz in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Hürmüz nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Hürmüz?
Hürmüz is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Hürmüz have?
Hürmüz has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Hürmüz?
Hürmüz does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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