English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
name Uncommon

Darius

duh-REYE-uhs

Darius (name) means the name of several ancient Persian kings of the Achaemenid dynasty, and a male given name derived from it. Example: “Darius the Great expanded the Persian Empire to its largest extent.”

name
1
The name of several ancient Persian kings of the Achaemenid dynasty, and a male given name derived from it.
"Darius the Great expanded the Persian Empire to its largest extent."
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “Darius” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

_____ the Great expanded the Persian Empire to its largest extent.

Etymology

From Old Persian Dārayavaʰuš via Greek Δᾱρεῖος (Dāreîos) and Latin Dārīus.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for Darius

See all rhymes for Darius →

Frequently asked questions

What does “Darius” mean?

The word “Darius” means the name of several ancient Persian kings of the Achaemenid dynasty, and a male given name derived from it.

How do you pronounce “Darius”?

“Darius” is pronounced duh-REYE-uhs (/ˈdæɹi.əs/ in IPA).

How do you use “Darius” in a sentence?

Here is “Darius” used in a sentence: “Darius the Great expanded the Persian Empire to its largest extent.”

What part of speech is “Darius”?

“Darius” is a name.

Where does the word “Darius” come from?

The word “Darius” comes from Latin. From Old Persian Dārayavaʰuš via Greek Δᾱρεῖος (Dāreîos) and Latin Dārīus.

Is “Darius” a common word?

“Darius” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial