Darius
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Darius
Darius derives from the Persian name Dārayavahush, meaning "wealthy" or "possessor of good," composed of elements meaning "to possess" and "good." The name was borne by multiple Persian kings, most notably Darius I (the Great), and has been adopted across Greek, Roman, Jewish, Christian, and Islamic cultures throughout history.
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Etymology
Darius derives from the Persian name Dārayavahush, meaning "wealthy" or "possessor of good," composed of elements meaning "to possess" and "good." The name was borne by multiple Persian kings, most notably Darius I (the Great), and has been adopted across Greek, Roman, Jewish, Christian, and Islamic cultures throughout history.
Darius currently ranks #788 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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