Is a Persian name but it is mentioned neither in Hyubshman's "Arm. Grammatic" nor in "Jranisches Namenbuch". It may come from Persian asprahm (asp "horse" and rahm "mercy") i.e. "the one who likes horses", "the one who watches horses". It appeared under the impression of Muratsan's "Gevorg Marzpetuni" novel. It is in use now.