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