Dariush
Dariush is a boys' name of Persian origin meaning “possessing goodness, upholder of good.” The Persian form of Darius, honoring Darius the Great, who expanded the Achaemenid Empire and built the magnificent…
how do you pronounce Dariush?
dah-ree-OOSH
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what does Dariush mean?
The name Dariush means “possessing goodness, upholder of good.” It comes from the Persian language tradition.
The Persian form of Darius, honoring Darius the Great, who expanded the Achaemenid Empire and built the magnificent palace at Persepolis. The name means 'possessing goodness' in Old Persian. It carries the weight of one of history's greatest empires and the ideal of righteous rule.
who are famous people named Dariush?
- Darius the Great (Achaemenid emperor)
- Dariush Eghbali (iconic Iranian singer)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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