Names
Introduction
Browse Surnames
Advanced Search
Most Common
Namesakes
Submitted Surnames
Interact
Message Boards
Submit a Name
Tools
Meanings
First Name Site
Place Name Site
Menu
Sign In
Register
First Name Site
Place Name Site
Introduction
Browse Surnames
Advanced Search
Most Common
Namesakes
Submitted Surnames
Message Boards
Submit a Name
Meanings
Sign In
Register
Avestan
Home
»
Glossary
Avestan
is an extinct
Indo-European
language
that was spoken in ancient Iran. Specifically it is the language used to write the Avesta, the holy book of Zoroastrianism. It is related to
Old Persian
.