Darius Name Meaning & Origin
Darius
Origin of the name Darius:
A borrowing from the Latin, Darius is an old name derived from the Greek Dareios, which is of uncertain origin. It is thought to ultimately be derived from Darayavahush, the name of an ancient Persian king.
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