Dareece
Old Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Dareece
The name 'Dareece' is a modern, invented variant of 'Darius', meaning "possessor of goodness" or "upholding the good," derived from the Old Persian name *Dārayava(h)uš*.
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Etymology
The name 'Dareece' is a modern, invented variant of 'Darius', meaning "possessor of goodness" or "upholding the good," derived from the Old Persian name *Dārayava(h)uš*. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, often among African American communities, with no specific religious affiliation; historically, Darius was the name of several Persian kings, notably Darius the Great of the Achaemenid Empire.
Dareece currently ranks #8,680 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1992.
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