Dariush
/D-AA-R-IY-Y-UW-SH/
The native Persian form of Darius, from Old Persian Daraya-vahu, holding firm the good, built from daraya (to hold) and vahu (good). Long anchored in Achaemenid memory through Darius the Great, the name carries an unbroken sense of kingship, steadfast rule, and the grandeur of ancient Iran.
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Yes — Dariush is a Muslim boy name of Persian origin, meaning “The native Persian form of Darius, from Old Persian Daraya-vahu, holding firm the good, built from daraya (to hold) and vahu (good). Long anchored in Achaemenid memory through Darius the Great, the name carries an unbroken sense of kingship, steadfast rule, and the grandeur of ancient Iran.”. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Dariush is a boy's name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "The native Persian form of Darius, from Old Persian Daraya-vahu, holding firm the good, built from daraya (to hold) and vahu (good). Long anchored in Achaemenid memory through Darius the Great, the name carries an unbroken sense of kingship, steadfast rule, and the grandeur of ancient Iran." and belongs to the Nobility cluster — names with regal heritage and dignified bearing.
Beyond its Muslim heritage, Dariush is also used in Zoroastrian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Other, Persian families, Dariush carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Dariush look like?
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See Dariush's baby portrait →What does Dariush's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Dariush resonates in either tradition.
Dariush's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Dariush's full reading →
Does Dariush go with your family's names?
Dariush breaks into 7 sounds: /D-AA-R-IY-Y-UW-SH/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Dariush sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Dariush beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Dariush — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Dariush
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Common questions about Dariush
What does the name Dariush mean?
Dariush means "The native Persian form of Darius, from Old Persian Daraya-vahu, holding firm the good, built from daraya (to hold) and vahu (good). Long anchored in Achaemenid memory through Darius the Great, the name carries an unbroken sense of kingship, steadfast rule, and the grandeur of ancient Iran.." It is a boy name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Dariush a boy or girl name?
Dariush is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Dariush?
Dariush is of Persian origin, used in Muslim, Zoroastrian traditions, commonly among Other, Persian families.
Is Dariush a Muslim name?
Yes. Dariush is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Persian origin. It also appears in Zoroastrian tradition.
What does Dariush mean in Persian?
Dariush originates from Persian, where it means "The native Persian form of Darius, from Old Persian Daraya-vahu, holding firm the good, built from daraya (to hold) and vahu (good). Long anchored in Achaemenid memory through Darius the Great, the name carries an unbroken sense of kingship, steadfast rule, and the grandeur of ancient Iran.."
What are common nicknames for Dariush?
Common short forms of Dariush include Dari.
What is the numerology of Dariush?
Dariush has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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