Dario
Meaning of Dario
The name Dario is of Italian origin and is pronounced as DAH-ree-oh. It is a strong and classic male name that has been cherished for its historical and cultural significance. The name Dario is derived from the Latin name Darius, which itself comes from the Persian name Dārayavahush, meaning "possessor" or "maintainer of good." This name has been borne by several notable figures throughout history, including saints, kings, and scholars. In modern times, Dario continues to be a popular choice among parents in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 1000 names for newborn boys over the past decades. Its timeless appeal and rich heritage make it an excellent choice for parents seeking a name with both depth and elegance.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as DAH-ree-oh (/ˈdɑːrioʊ/)
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Notable People Named Dario
| George Dario Marino Franchitti is a British motorsport commentator and retired motor racing driver from Scotland, known for his multiple IndyCar Series Drivers' Championships and Indianapolis 500 wins. |
| Dario Fo was an influential Italian playwright, actor, and Nobel Prize winner known for his innovative and widely performed dramatic work rooted in improvisation and the revival of ancient Italian theatre forms. |
| Dario Šarić is a Croatian professional basketball player who currently plays for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. |
| Dario Floreano is a Swiss-Italian roboticist and engineer, serving as the Director of the Laboratory of Intelligent Systems at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne and the founding director of the Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research Robotics. |
| Dario Robleto is an American transdisciplinary artist known for his intricately handcrafted objects that reflect his exploration of music, popular culture, science, war, and American history. |
| Dario Graffi was an influential Italian mathematical physicist known for his research on the electromagnetic field, fluid dynamics equations, continuum mechanics, and oscillation theory. |
| Dario Argento is an influential Italian film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his work in the horror genre, particularly in the subgenre of giallo, earning him the titles "Master of the Thrill" and "Master of Horror". |
| Dario Franceschini is an Italian lawyer, writer, and politician who has served as the Minister of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism, and as the Minister for Parliamentary Relations. |
| Dario Costa is an Italian professional Red Bull Air Race competitor, stunt pilot, aerobatic performer, and flight instructor known for his world-first flying stunts and records. |
| Dario Vidošić, a former soccer player and current coach, is the interim manager of A-League Women club Melbourne City FC Women, having represented Australia at the international level. |
| Dario Zanatta is a Canadian soccer player known for his forward position at Scottish club Hamilton Academical, with previous stints at Heart of Midlothian, Queen's Park, Alloa Athletic, Partick Thistle, and Ayr United, and representation of the Canada national team at youth level. |
| Dario Bellezza was an acclaimed Italian poet, author, and playwright, known for winning the Viareggio, Gatto, and Montale prizes. |
| David Dario Gabbai was a Greek Sephardi Jew and Holocaust survivor, known for his harrowing experience as a member of the Sonderkommando at Auschwitz during World War II. |
| Dario Antonio Úsuga David, also known as Otoniel, is a Colombian drug lord and former leader of the Gulf Clan, who was captured in 2021 and extradited to the United States, where he is serving a 45-year sentence for drug trafficking and other crimes. |
| Dario Maestrini was a renowned 20th-century Italian physiologist and scientist known for his groundbreaking research on the heart, including the first formulation of the Frank-Starling law, which is referred to as "Legge del cuore" or "Legge di Maestrini" by Italian doctors. |
