boy · Persian

Darius

/DA-rius/

Meaning: Possessing goodness

Darius at a glance

Meaning: Possessing goodness
Origin: Persian
Religion: Zoroastrian
Gender: boy
Pronunciation: DA-rius
Syllables: 2
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Daarius, Darioos, Dariusi, Dariusya, Daareeus, Daariusa

Lucky details for Darius

Number: 9
Color: Coral Red
Stone: Red Coral
Flower: Marigold
Day: Tuesday
Planet: Mars
Zodiac: Aries
Metal: Bronze

Darius is a Persian name meaning “possessing goodness”. Parents choose Darius for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Darius reduce to 9, a number linked with Mars and with people who are courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it.

Numerology

Chaldean value 9 — Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate.

Personality

Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate

Positive Traits

Courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it

Negative Traits

Acts on impulse and needs an outlet for all that energy

Career Suggestions

Medicine, defence, sport, activism, surgery

Nicknames

Dari Dary Day

Middle Names

Darsh Davyd Daareeus

Sibling Names

Roya Yasnah Anahite Sheerinah

Compatible Names

Arash Arassa Daryus Farhanya Kiaanah Nymiya

FAQs about the name Darius

What does the name Darius mean?

Darius means “possessing goodness” and comes from a Persian root.

Is Darius a boy or girl name?

Darius is most often used as a boy name today.

How do you pronounce Darius?

Darius is pronounced DA-rius (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Darius?

The lucky number for Darius is 9, ruled by Mars.

What are good nicknames for Darius?

Popular short forms include Dari, Dary, Day.