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
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Darius is a Zoroastrian boy name of Persian origin, meaning “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”.
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.
Darius's Avestan & Persian roots
Zoroastrian and Parsi names often trace to Avestan or Old Persian, carrying meanings of light, truth and goodness. 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” (Persian).
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See Darius's full reading →What does Darius's numerology say?
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.
Darius's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Darius's full reading →
Does Darius go with your family's names?
Darius breaks into 6 sounds: /D-AH-R-AY-AH-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Darius sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Darius beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Darius — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Darius
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Names that sound similar
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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.
Is Darius a Zoroastrian name?
Yes. Darius is a boy name traditionally used in Zoroastrian families, of Persian origin.
What does Darius mean in Persian?
Darius originates from Persian, where it 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."
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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