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Name Origin

Darius is a masculine given name of Persian origin, meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'holder of good'. It was famously borne by several kings of the Achaemenid Empire in ancient Persia.

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Famous People

Darius Rucker (1966-)

Musician, Singer-Songwriter

  • Lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish
  • Successful solo career in country music

Darius Miles (1981-)

Basketball player

  • Played in the NBA for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Portland Trail Blazers

Darius Milhaud (1892-1974)

Composer

  • Pioneer of polytonality and neo-classicism in music
  • Prolific composer with over 400 works

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