Darius

Darius Meaning & Origin

About Darius
The name Darius is of Persian origin and means "possessor" or "upholder of good". It is derived from the Persian word "daraya" which means "to possess" or "to hold". Darius is a strong and regal name that has historical significance, as it was borne by several Persian kings, including Darius the Great. The name carries connotations of power, leadership, and righteousness.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Darius are male.

Darius Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -7.19% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TRS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D0602
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D ER0 AY1 AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/dΙ™raΙͺΙ™s/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Darius in Braille

Here's how to represent Darius in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Darius in braille

How to Spell the Name Darius in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Darius using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Darius in sign language

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