Can you suggest some unique Parsi baby boy names that are not commonly used?

Some extraordinary boy names in Parsi culture include Aghaz meaning ‘beginning,’ Arad, meaning ‘name of an angel,’ and Arshan meaning ‘cloud,’ that you can consider for your little bundle of joy.

How do Parsi baby boy names reflect the cultural heritage of the Parsi community that carries historical significance?

Jamshed is a name in Persian culture derived from Jamshid and Jam, meaning ‘twin.’ Jamshid is the name of a king who ruled during the Golden Age of Persia. Hormuzd is another significant name representing the Parsi community that is a variant of the name Hormizd, itself derived from Ahura Mazda, meaning ‘lord of wisdom.’ It is often associated with the god of truth, light, and goodness.

What is the process of naming a Parsi baby boy according to Zoroastrian tradition?

In the Zoroastrian tradition, no formal naming ceremony is held for the baby born. However, names are chosen based on Avesta (religious texts of Zoroastrianism), any living member, or heroes from Šāh-nāma (2).

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29 Parsi Boy Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Anaisha	Boy	Day; Nightless; Sleepless
Aardburzin	Boy	Fire of exaltation; It's also the name of the son of the hero Framroz
Abadun	Boy	The one who is subordinated as a servant; A slave to God
Abarja	Boy	Something that is extremely strenuous
Abtum	Boy	The creator of plentiful waters
Adarbad	Boy	Protector of fire
Adarfiroz	Boy	Fire of victory in Zoroastrian religion
Adarfra	Boy	The fire of glory in Zoroastrian religion
Adargushnasp	Boy	Fire dedicated to a war stallion; An emblem of military strength
Adarhoshang	Boy	The fire of knowledge and intelligence

Adarmard	Boy	A man with extreme power
Adarvan	Boy	The protector of fire
Adorbad	Boy	A form of the religious writings of the Zarathushti religion.
Aflatun	Boy	A person who is mighty and powerful
Ahumstut	Boy	The one who prays the Ahu(nvar), which is Yatha Ahu Vairyo
Ahun	Boy	Of God; Pertaining to God
Anoshiruvan	Boy	One having an immortal soul
Aoshnar	Boy	A man of intellect; A variant of this name is Aoshanara
Arasti	Boy	Adorned
Arawaostra	Boy	One who possesses a white stallion

Ardafravash	Boy	The name of the holy spirit guardian in Zoroastrian religion
Ardakhoreh	Boy	A boy with holy and divine luster
Ardaviraf	Boy	The holy resplendent hero
Ardvan	Boy	The protector of holiness
Ardwahisht	Boy	Best holiness; One of the seven archangels
Arshama	Boy	A man with the might of a hero
Artavardiya	Boy	The doer of justice; One of the generals of Darius
Aspandad	Boy	Earth; Bountiful humility; The name of an angel
Atbin	Boy	Of water; Father of king Faridoon

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