Darius Name Meaning
The name Darius comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Darius below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Darius Name Meaning
English, Lithuanian, Romanian, Biblical, Biblical LatinRoman form of Δαρειος (Dareios), which was the Greek form of the Persian name Dārayavahush, which was composed of the elements dâraya "to possess" and vahu...
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