Possessing goodness or he who holds to good
Dariush is the modern Persian form of the Old Persian name DΔrayavahuΕ‘. It is composed of elements meaning 'to possess' or 'to hold' and 'goodness', famously borne by several kings of the Achaemenid Empire.
Less common today
Dariush isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,772 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Third Persian King of the Achaemenid Empire
Influential Iranian singer and social activist
Acclaimed Iranian film director and screenwriter
