Possessing goodness or he who holds to good
Dariush is the modern Persian form of the Old Persian name Dārayavahuš. It is composed of elements meaning 'to possess' or 'to hold' and 'goodness', famously borne by several kings of the Achaemenid Empire.
About 10 boys were named Dariush in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Third Persian King of the Achaemenid Empire
Influential Iranian singer and social activist
Acclaimed Iranian film director and screenwriter
