Darius
/D-AH-R-AY-AH-S/
Possessing goodness, the upholder of righteous rule — Darius the Great organised the Persian Empire into the most efficient administrative system the ancient world had seen, connecting India to Greece with roads, postal services, and a single currency. His name carries the Zoroastrian ideal of Asha, the cosmic order of truth and righteousness that the king was sworn to uphold against the forces of chaos and deceit
See Darius scored for your familyMeaning & origin
Darius is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Zoroastrian families. The name means "Possessing goodness, the upholder of righteous rule — Darius the Great organised the Persian Empire into the most efficient administrative system the ancient world had seen, connecting India to Greece with roads, postal services, and a single currency. His name carries the Zoroastrian ideal of Asha, the cosmic order of truth and righteousness that the king was sworn to uphold against the forces of chaos and deceit" and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Common among Persian families, Darius carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Darius
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Darius resonates in either tradition.
How Darius sounds
NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Darius breaks down into 6 phonemes: /D-AH-R-AY-AH-S/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Darius — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Darius
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Names similar to Darius
If Darius resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Zoroastrian boy names, common in Persian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Zoroastrian boy names from the Nobility cluster
Names that sound similar
Zoroastrian boy names that open with the same syllables as Darius
Common questions about Darius
What does the name Darius mean?
Darius means "Possessing goodness, the upholder of righteous rule — Darius the Great organised the Persian Empire into the most efficient administrative system the ancient world had seen, connecting India to Greece with roads, postal services, and a single currency. His name carries the Zoroastrian ideal of Asha, the cosmic order of truth and righteousness that the king was sworn to uphold against the forces of chaos and deceit." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Zoroastrian families.
Is Darius a boy or girl name?
Darius is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Darius?
Darius is of Persian origin, used in Zoroastrian tradition, commonly among Persian families.
What are common nicknames for Darius?
Common short forms of Darius include Dari.
What is the numerology of Darius?
Darius has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
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