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Dariusz
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The first name Dariusz, a masculine name, carries the meanings of holding onto the good, possessing the good, or also possessor of the good. It represents the Polish variant of the name Darius and has its origins in Old Persian.
What does the name Dariusz mean?
Dariusz means as a masculine name 'holding onto the good,' 'possessing the good,' or 'possessor of the good.' It is the Polish form of Darius and comes from Old Persian. The name is composed of the Persian terms daraya, which means 'to possess, to maintain,' and vahu, which means 'good.' In the ancient Persian Empire of the Achaemenids, kings Darius I to III bore this name, which contributed to its fame. In Poland, Dariusz is primarily given to boys. Popular variants include Dario (Italian, Spanish, and Croatian) as well as Dariush or Dariusch (Persian).
Where does the name Dariusz come from?
The name Dariusz has an Old Persian origin and is derived from Darius, which consists of the words 'daraya' = 'to possess, to maintain' and 'vahu' = 'good.' In Old Persian, daraya is composed of the term for possessing, maintaining, and vahu for good. Languages: Polish.
How do you pronounce Dariusz?
Dariusz has a three-syllable pronunciation with a distinctive ending. The name is pronounced as 'Da-ri-usz' [ˈdaʁiuʃ] or [ˈdaʁiʊʂ] and combines open A sounds with a gentle internal structure. The sh sound at the end provides a characteristic finish. Dariusz sounds traditional and powerful - sonorous, present, and individual.
When is the name day of Dariusz?
The name day for Dariusz is celebrated on December 19.
Popularity
In Germany, Dariusz is among the sought-after first names. Currently, it ranks 2,308th among the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 1973 at 242nd. In the last ten years, Dariusz has been chosen about 110 times as a first name, placing it 2,267th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,258th.
Nicknames & pet names
Darek / Dari / Dario
Famous people
- Dariusz Adamczuk (Polish footballer)
- Dariusz Adamczyk (Polish historian)
- Dariusz Aleksandrowicz (philosopher from Poland)
- Dariusz Baranowski (Polish cyclist)
- Dariusz Dudka (football player)
- Dariusz Dziekanowski (Polish football player)
- Dariusz Dzwigala (Polish footballer)
- Dariusz Jabłoński (wrestler)
- Dariusz Jackiewicz (Polish footballer)
- Dariusz Jarecki (Polish football player)
- Dariusz Klus (footballer from Poland)
- Dariusz Kozlowski (biathlete from Poland)
- Dariusz Kuc (Polish sprinter)
- Dariusz Malecki (hockey player)
- Dariusz Michalczewski (boxer)
- Dariusz Milek (Polish entrepreneur)
- Dariusz Niemirowicz (concert singer, opera singer)
- Dariusz Nowak-Nova (artist from Poland)
- Dariusz Pawlusinski (Polish football player)
- Dariusz Podobas (Polish sprinter)
Frequently asked questions about the name Dariusz
What does the name Dariusz mean?
Dariusz means 'holding onto the good' or 'possessor of the good.' The name originates from Old Persian and is composed of the terms for 'to possess' and 'good.'
Where does the name Dariusz come from?
Dariusz has its roots in Old Persian and is the Polish form of the name Darius, which is associated with the Persian words 'daraya' (to possess) and 'vahu' (good).
How popular is the name Dariusz in Poland?
In Poland, Dariusz is mainly used for boys and enjoys great popularity there. The name also has some international variants, such as Dario in Italy and Spain.