Darius

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Origin, Meaning, And History of Darius

The masculine given name Darius has its roots in Persia, originating from the Old Persian word Darayavauš. The roots of Darayavauš are daraya, meaning ‘to hold’ or ‘to possess,’ and vau, which implies ‘good.’

Dariush is a familiar masculine given name in Persia, and it is also an English transliteration for Darius. Composed of dāraya, meaning ‘hold,’ and vash, meaning ‘good,’ Dariush signifies ‘holding firm the good.’

Etymologists note that several Roman and Greek royal families used Darius as a regal name. The name may have originated from the Greek masculine name Dareios, with its Roman version being Darius. Additionally, Darius is also a form of the Persian name Darayavahush.

In Persia’s history, three kings bore the name Darius, with Darius the Great, also known as Darius I, being the most relevant and famous one. He is renowned for expanding the Achaemenid Empire to include various regions of Western Asia, Central Asia, coastal regions around the Black Sea, parts of the Caucasus and the Balkans, North and Northeast Africa, and even the Indus Valley.

While not significant, the name Darius holds biblical reference as Darius the Mede is mentioned in the Book of Daniel. Scholars view him as a fictional character but consider him important for envisioning the victory of Iranians over their enemies.

Darius is a classical mature name for boys consisting of three syllables. There is no strict rule for pronouncing it, as some may say DAR-ee-us, while others may say də-RIE-əs.

If you want an alternate variant of the name, popular spelling variations include Darrius, Daryus, and Darryus. Additionally, cute nickname options include Dar, Dari, Rius, Dare, Riri, and Ri.

In literary works, the character named Darius appears in the novel series The Hunger Games, while the main protagonist of the TV series Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous is named Darius Bowman.

Darius

Meaning Rich and Kind

Gender Boy

Religion Greek

Origin English,Persian

Names starting with  D..  Da..  Dar..  Dha..  Dhe..  Dhr.. 

How To Pronounce Darius?

Darius On The Popularity Chart

Let us look at the graphs by the Social Security Administration to understand the trend of Darius among parents better.

Popularity Over Time

From 1983 to 1998, Darius’s popularity peaked. In 1994, 2183 babies per million were given this name. However, after that, there has been a downward trend in popularity and in 2021, only 431 babies per million were named Darius. Check the graph to know about it better.

Rank Over Time

Until 2007, Darius’s ranking had been consistently deteriorating. However, after that, it improved a little and in 2020, it was positioned at 18,309. The graph below represents the trend.

Names With Similar Sound As Darius

If you like how Darius sounds but are still looking for alternative names, check the options below.

Darce Daris Dariusz Darrius Darsa Darsan Darsanapala Dhircetas Drayce Draycen

Names With Similar Meaning As Darius

Do you resonate with the meaning and significance of the name Darius? If yes, check the list below for more inspiration.

Daarshik Daaruk Darahas Darce Darek Daric Darick Darko Darragh Darrick

Name Numerology For Darius

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