Darius.
Any of several kings in Achaemenid dynasty of Persia, 6th to 4th century BCE.
Meaning & usage
Any of several kings in Achaemenid dynasty of Persia, 6th to 4th century BCE.
A male given name from Old Persian.
A surname.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Latin Dārīus, from Ancient Greek Δᾱρεῖος (Dāreîos), from Old Persian 𐎭𐎠𐎼𐎹𐎢𐏁 (Dārayauš), shortened form of 𐎭𐎠𐎼𐎹𐎺𐎢𐏁 (Dārayavaʰuš); see there for more.
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