Darius
Meaning of Darius
Darius is a popular name for baby boys with a strong and regal sound. It is of Persian origin and means "possessing goodness." The name has several pronunciations, including DAIR-ee-uhs in American English and British English, and DAH-ree-oos in German and Polish. Despite these variations, the name maintains its elegance and charm across different languages. Darius has been consistently used throughout history, with records dating back to the late 19th century. In recent years, it has remained a steady choice for parents, ranking within the top 1000 names in the United States. Darius also has variations like Dario and Darian for those looking for alternatives that still capture the same essence.
Pronunciation
Polish
- Pronunced as DAH-ree-oos (/daˈrjuʂ/)
German
- Pronunced as DAH-ree-oos (/daːriʊs/)
British English
- Pronunced as DAIR-ee-uhs (/ˈdeəriəs/)
American English
- Pronunced as DAIR-ee-uhs (/ˈdɛəriəs/)
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Notable People Named Darius
| Darius the Great was a Persian ruler who expanded the Achaemenid Empire to its territorial peak during his reign from 522 BCE to 486 BCE. |
| Darius Shu is a British cinematographer, film director, and producer, known for his work on films such as His Hands, Mical, and Secret Child, and for founding Silverprince Pictures. |
| Darius III was the final Achaemenid King of Kings of Persia, ruling from 336 BC until his death in 330 BC. |
| Darius Milhaud was a prolific French composer, conductor, and teacher, known for his influence on modernist music and for teaching future jazz and classical composers. |
| Darius McCollum is an American man known for his fascination with trains and public transport, often posing as a New York City Subway motorman, bus driver, and subway train operator, despite a long arrest record related to the transit system. |
| Darius LaVar Miles is a former American professional basketball player. |
| Darius Bazley is an American professional basketball player known for his time with the Delaware Blue Coats in the NBA G League, and for being a highly regarded high school recruit. |
| Darius A. Monsef IV is an internet entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author known for founding COLOURlovers, co-founding All Hands Volunteers, and being an active participant in the internet startup community. |
| Darius Marshall is a former American football running back who played for the New Mexico Stars and the Marshall Thundering Herd in college. |
| Darius McGhee is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Mad Ants of the NBA G League, known for his college career with the Liberty Flames. |
| Darius Songaila is a Lithuanian professional basketball coach and former player who has represented the Lithuania national team and currently serves as an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA. |
| Darius Adunte Walker is a former NFL running back and current college football analyst for Fox, known for his time with the Houston Texans and Notre Dame. |
| Darius Slayton is an American football wide receiver for the New York Giants, known for his college career at Auburn and being drafted in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. |
| Darius Orlando Watts is a former NFL football player drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 2004 NFL Draft. |
| Darius Anderson - Darius "Jet" Anderson is a free agent American football running back who played college football at TCU. |
