Darius

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The meaning of the name Darius is "kingly" or "possessing wealth" or "upholder of good"
Pronunciation
DAR-ee-əs(English)
də-RIE-əs(English)
Popularity
Darius is a popular name worldwide. It has been in use since ancient times, and it continues to be used today. In the United States, it is ranked #491 on the Social Security Administration's list of the most popular baby names.

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Darius Name meanings & History

The name Darius is of Persian origin. It is derived from the Old Persian name "Dariush," which means "to possess or maintain" or "he who holds firm.". The meaning of the name Darius is "kingly" or "possessing wealth" or "upholder of good".

Zodiac Sign of Darius: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Darius:

D: Domestic,Determined,Dutiful,Doting,Daddy,Demanding

A: Angry,Ambitious,Argumentative,Assertive,Aggressive,Action

R: Resourceful,Restless,Reason,Rational

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

U: Undermining,Utopia,Understanding,Universality,Unity

S: Security,Status,Success,Sensuality,Social Standing,Solidity,Sex

Darius is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

2.) DARIUS (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Ancient name of uncertain meaning. It is thought to ultimately be derived from the Persian Daryavahush, the name of an ancient Persian king. The name takes the definition “king, kingly, one who is wealthy.” (DAH-RI-US)


3.) DARIUS (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: A borrowing from the Latin, Darius is an old name derived from the Greek Dareios, which is of uncertain origin. It is thought to ultimately be derived from Darayavahush, the name of an ancient Persian king. (DARE-EE-US)


4.) DARIUS (Male)

Usage: Biblical

Meanings: A name of uncertain meaning borne by three Persian kings, including Darius the Great (550?-?486 B.C.). (EZRA 4) (DAH-RI-US)


5.) Darius (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) wealthy.

Other Forms: Dairus, Darieus, Darioush, Dariuse, Dariush, Dariuss, Dariusz, Darrias, Darrios, Darrus, Darus, Daryos, Daryus


6.) Darius (Male)

Usage: Persian

Meanings: Guardian

Other Forms: Daryus


7.) Darius (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) affluent

Other Forms: Dare, Dareas, Dareus