Straits of Hormuz are named after Ahura Mazda from Zoroastrianism

I cannot verify this claim as factual. The Strait of Hormuz is named after Hormuz (also spelled Ormus), a historical port city and trading center that existed in the region, not directly from the Zoroastrian deity Ahura Mazda, though historical and etymological connections between Persian place names and Zoroastrian religious concepts may exist. This appears to be a claim made on social media that would require scholarly historical sources to substantiate.

Source: Elon Musk (X) | 2026-06-08