Darius: name meaning and origin

Darius

holder of good

Persian · Boy · 3 syllables

Darius is a Persian name meaning "holder of good". It has 3 syllables, stressed on ri, and is traditionally a boy's name.

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Nicknames for Darius

DariRius

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Questions about Darius

What does the name Darius mean?

Darius is a Persian name meaning "holder of good".

How many syllables are in Darius?

Darius has 3 syllables (Da-ri-us), with the stress usually on "ri".

What are nicknames for Darius?

Common nicknames for Darius include Dari, Rius.

Is Darius a boy's or girl's name?

Darius is traditionally a boy's name.