Dariush
Dariush is a boys' name of Persian origin meaning “possessing goodness, upholder of good.”
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how do you pronounce Dariush?
dah-ree-OOSH
where does the name Dariush come from?
A Persian masculine name composed of Daraya- and vash-, translated as holding firm the good. Other spellings include Darioush, Daryoush and Daryoosh.
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)
what are the nicknames and variants of Dariush?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Dariush?
what names go well with Dariush?
Sibling names that share Dariush's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Dariush
What does the name Dariush mean?
Dariush means “possessing goodness, upholder of good”.
What is the origin of the name Dariush?
Dariush comes from the Persian naming tradition. Related forms include Darioush, Daryoush and Daryoosh.
How popular is the name Dariush?
Dariush has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Dariush a boy or girl name?
Dariush is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Dariush?
Dariush is pronounced dah-ree-OOSH, with 3 syllables.
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