Boy name
Darius name meaning
“possessor of goodness”
Darius is a masculine name meaning possessor of goodness and is the Latin form of Old Persian Dārayavahuš. The original name is interpreted as possessing or maintaining goodness. The relationship between these two forms explains the name's linguistic path from its Old Persian source into Latin.
What does Darius mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Darius
Darius is the Latin form of Old Persian Dārayavahuš, generally interpreted as possessing or maintaining goodness.
Name combinations with Darius
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Darius, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Darius Pradipta Ferdiansyah
Meaning of each word
- Darius: possessor of goodness
- Pradipta: shining brightly, ablaze
- Ferdiansyah: brave ruler
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Darius Awi Jayanegara
Meaning of each word
- Darius: possessor of goodness
- Awi: the bamboo plant
- Jayanegara: victory of the realm
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Darius Jalu
Meaning of each word
- Darius: possessor of goodness
- Jalu: man; rooster's spur
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Meaning of each word
- Maruhum: upholding law and justice
- Darius: possessor of goodness
- Wijanarko: seed of the sun; radiant offspring
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Darius Aditiya
Meaning of each word
- Darius: possessor of goodness
- Aditiya: sun; son of Aditi
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Meaning of each word
- Darius: possessor of goodness
- Triyanto: three; third child
- Mawa: glowing ember
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How to pronounce Darius
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /darius/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦫꦶꦲꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮛᮤᮅᮞ᮪ |
Is Darius a boy’s name?
Yes, Darius is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Darius ranks #1,271 among boy names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Darius
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Gunawan♂Possessing ability and virtue
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Amin♂Honest, trustworthy
- Hamid♂Praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Aris♂Best, excellent
- Darmawan♂Possessing virtue, of good character
- Susilo♂Well-behaved, virtuous
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
Famous people named Darius
- Darius Nggawa · b. 1929
- Darius Sinathrya · b. 1985
- Darius Fachruddin · b. 1938
- Darius Marpaung · b. 1927
- Darius Alfandi Tani · b. 1993
- Darius Gara Dukapare · b. 1977
- Darius Izak Danya · b. 1950
- Darius Moa
- Darius Nawipa
- Darius Pigome · b. 1992
- Darius Situmorang · b. 1972
- Darius Telaumbanua
FAQ about the name Darius
What is the meaning of Darius?
Darius means possessor of goodness. Darius is the Latin form of Old Persian Dārayavahuš, generally interpreted as possessing or maintaining goodness.
Is Darius a boy’s name?
Yes, Darius is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Darius?
Darius is of Persian and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Darius have?
Darius has 3 syllables (Da-ri-us) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Darius?
Darius ranks #1,271 among boy names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Darius?
Some ideas: Darius Pradipta Ferdiansyah; Darius Awi Jayanegara; Darius Jalu.
Famous people named Darius?
Notable people named Darius include Darius Nggawa, Darius Sinathrya, Darius Fachruddin.
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