'Hormuz' word is often linked to Middle Persian term for Ahura Mazda, principal deity in Zoroastrianism, illustrating linguistic progression from Ahura Mazda to Ohrmazd, Hormazd. Spelling and pronunciation of 'Hormoz' (often used for Strait of Hormuz) is believed to be modern adaptation of Zoroastrian term 'Hormazd' or 'Ohrmazd'. Due to modern adaptation, standard pronunciation remains 'Hormuz'.