Gender Feminine & Masculine
Scripts خرداد(Persian)
Pronounced Pron. khor-DAWD(Persian)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

Modern Persian form of Haurvatat. From the Middle Persian era, this deity was often considered masculine [1]. The third month of the Iranian calendar is named for her.

Related Names

VariantsHaurvatat, Hordad

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Entry updated December 7, 2022