Darya
Meaning of Darya
Darya is a beautiful and timeless name for baby girls. It has origins in both Persian and Russian cultures, making it a unique choice with diverse associations. In Persian, Darya means "sea" or "ocean," symbolizing strength and vastness. Meanwhile, in Russian, the name also carries the same meaning and evokes images of deep waters and tranquility. The pronunciation of Darya is consistent across both languages, pronounced as DAH-ree-yah (/dɑːˈriːjə/). As for its popularity in the United States, Darya has been steadily chosen by parents over the years, ranking around 3500 to 4000 most recently. With its rich heritage and captivating sound, Darya is an excellent choice for those seeking a name that exudes beauty and grace.
Pronunciation
Russian,Persian
- Pronunced as DAH-ree-yah (/dɑːˈriːjə/)
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Notable People Named Darya
| Darya Aleksandrovna Dugina, also known as Daria Platonova, was a Russian journalist, political scientist, and activist with ties to far-right politics and support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine. |
| Darya Uladzimirauna Domracheva is a retired Belarusian biathlete and coach who achieved multiple Olympic medals and won the Biathlon World Cup overall title in the 2014–15 season. |
| Darya Sorokina is an accomplished Azerbaijani rhythmic gymnast, known for her impressive performances at the World and European championships, as well as her representation of Azerbaijan at the 2020 Summer Olympics. |
| Darya Igorevna Klishina is a Russian long jumper. |
| Darya Aleksandrovna Tkachenko is a highly accomplished Russian draughts player, holding multiple world and European titles in international and Turkish draughts. |
| Darya Stepanyuk is a Ukrainian swimmer. |
| Darya Vladimirovna Poverennova is a Russian theatre and film actress, and the granddaughter of the great Soviet actor Sergei Lukyanov. |
| Darya Alekseyevna Melnikova is a Russian actress known for her work in theater, film, and television. |
| Darya Dmytrivna Kravets is a Ukrainian professional footballer known for her contributions to Serie A club FC Como Women and the Ukraine women's national team, as well as her previous stints in France, Russia, and Kazakhstan. |
| Darya Dmitrievna Sagalova is a well-known Russian film and stage actress, as well as a choreographer. |
| Darya Igorevna Astakhova is a Russian tennis player. |
| Darya Reznichenko is an Uzbekistani Olympic long jumper. |
| Darya Maslova is a successful Kyrgyzstani long-distance runner, known for winning bronze medals at the 2015 Asian Championships and the 2015 Summer Universiade, and for qualifying to represent Kyrgyzstan at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the women's marathon event. |
| Darya Safonova is a Russian sprinter known for her expertise in the 400 meters. |
| Darya Romenskaya is a Belarusian springboard diver who represented her country at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. |
