Meaning: Possibly good dwelling or good choice
The story
An ancient Iranian royal name carried into the Shahnameh. The proposed Avestan elements are debated, so the literal translation remains qualified.
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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
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Houshang comes from Persian.
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