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Name Origin

Dario is an Italian and Spanish masculine given name, derived from the ancient Persian name Darius. It traditionally means 'possessing goodness' or 'kingly'.

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Famous People

Dario Argento (1940-)

Film director, screenwriter, producer

  • Pioneer of the giallo genre
  • Influential horror filmmaker

Dario Fo (1926-2016)

Playwright, actor, director

  • Nobel Prize in Literature (1997)
  • Known for satirical and politically charged plays

Dario Franchitti (1973-)

Race car driver

  • Four-time IndyCar Series champion
  • Indianapolis 500 winner (2007, 2012)

Dario Benedetto (1990-)

Footballer

  • Played for Boca Juniors and the Argentina national team

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