Dariush
Dariush is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who holds firm to the good”.
| Meaning | One who holds firm to the good |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian |
| Arabic spelling | داریوش |
| Pronunciation | dah-ree-OOSH |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Dariush
Dariush is the modern Persian form of Old Persian Dārayavauš, usually explained as 'he who holds firm the good'. It was the name of Darius the Great, the Achaemenid king of the sixth century BCE. The name is very popular in Iran as a symbol of Persian heritage and is pre-Islamic in origin.
Is Dariush a Muslim name?
Dariush is a pre-Islamic Persian name, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Iran. It is not Arabic or Quranic.
Where is the name Dariush used?
Common in Iran and among Iranians abroad; also used in Afghanistan.
Gifts with the name Dariush
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dariush mean?
Dariush means 'One who holds firm to the good'. It comes from Persian.
Is Dariush a Muslim name?
Dariush is a pre-Islamic Persian name, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Iran. It is not Arabic or Quranic.
How do you write Dariush in Arabic?
Dariush is written داریوش in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Dariush?
Dariush is pronounced dah-ree-OOSH.