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Darius

Boy NameEnglish Origin

Meaning

Roman form of Δαρειος (Dareios), which was the Greek form of the Persian name Dārayavahush, which wa

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Darius and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Integrity
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Adventure
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Courage
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Creativity

Famous People Named Darius

Darius II

Darius II (; ), also known by his given name Ochus ( ), was King of Kings of the Achaemenid Empire from 423 BC to 405Brill's New Pauly, "Darius".

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Darius Blandford

Darius Blandford (1843–1917) was a blacksmith, sealing captain and political figure in Newfoundland.

Darius of Pontus

Darius of Pontus (reigned 37-37/36 BC) was a monarch of Iranian and Greek Macedonian ancestry.

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Darius Rejali

Darius Rejali (born c.

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Darius (praetorian prefect)

Darius (floruit 425–437) was a politician of the Eastern Roman Empire.

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Alexander the Great was a key figure in the conflict with Darius and Persia, creating a strong historical connection.
Leonidas
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Represents a figure of immense courage and leadership, echoing the historical context of the Persian Wars.
Ragnar
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Represents a figure of adventure and exploration, reflecting the spirit of expansion associated with Darius the Great.

Darius in Other Languages

Biblical LatinDarius

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