Darius
//ˈdæɹi.əs// name
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 1 Any of several kings in Achaemenid dynasty of Persia, 6th to 4th century BCE.
"And Darius the Median took the kingdom, being about threescore and two years old."
- 2 A male given name from Old Persian.
- 3 A surname.
Example
More examples"When Darius saw that he would be overcome, he wanted to commit suicide in that battle."
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Dārīus, from Ancient Greek Δᾱρεῖος (Dāreîos), from Old Persian 𐎭𐎠𐎼𐎹𐎢𐏁 (Dārayauš), shortened form of 𐎭𐎠𐎼𐎹𐎺𐎢𐏁 (Dārayavaʰuš), see it for more.
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