Daryush
He who holds firm the good — Daryush is Darius, the Achaemenid name (Dārayavauš) that means to possess and uphold goodness: a son named to keep what is right, in the title of an emperor of the world.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Daryush is a Zoroastrian boy name of Persian origin, meaning “He who holds firm the good — Daryush is Darius, the Achaemenid name (Dārayavauš) that means to possess and uphold goodness: a son named to keep what is right, in the title of an emperor of the world.”. It also appears in Muslim tradition.
Daryush is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Zoroastrian families. The name means "He who holds firm the good — Daryush is Darius, the Achaemenid name (Dārayavauš) that means to possess and uphold goodness: a son named to keep what is right, in the title of an emperor of the world." and belongs to the Royal cluster — names carrying a shared thread of meaning across cultures.
Beyond its Zoroastrian heritage, Daryush is also used in Muslim traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Persian, Iranian, Indian families, Daryush carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Daryush's Avestan & Persian roots
Zoroastrian and Parsi names often trace to Avestan or Old Persian, carrying meanings of light, truth and goodness. Daryush means “He who holds firm the good — Daryush is Darius, the Achaemenid name (Dārayavauš) that means to possess and uphold goodness: a son named to keep what is right, in the title of an emperor of the world.” (Persian).
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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 Daryush resonates in either tradition.
Daryush's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Daryush's full reading →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Daryush — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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Common questions about Daryush
What does the name Daryush mean?
Daryush means "He who holds firm the good — Daryush is Darius, the Achaemenid name (Dārayavauš) that means to possess and uphold goodness: a son named to keep what is right, in the title of an emperor of the world.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Zoroastrian families.
Is Daryush a boy or girl name?
Daryush is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Daryush?
Daryush is of Persian origin, used in Zoroastrian, Muslim traditions, commonly among Persian, Iranian, Indian families.
Is Daryush a Zoroastrian name?
Yes. Daryush is a boy name traditionally used in Zoroastrian families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Muslim tradition.
What does Daryush mean in Persian?
Daryush originates from Persian, where it means "He who holds firm the good — Daryush is Darius, the Achaemenid name (Dārayavauš) that means to possess and uphold goodness: a son named to keep what is right, in the title of an emperor of the world.."
What are common nicknames for Daryush?
Common short forms of Daryush include Dara.
What is the numerology of Daryush?
Daryush has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
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