Darius
Pronunciation: DA-ree-uhs (key)
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Origin of the name Darius:
A borrowing from the Latin, Darius is an old name derived from the Greek Dareios, which is of uncertain origin. It is thought to ultimately be derived from Darayavahush, the name of an ancient Persian king.
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Darius Milhaud was a French composer, one of the most prolific of the 20th century. His compositions are influenced by jazz and make use of polytonality
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Global Popularity of the Name Darius
- #203 in Canada (Alberta)
- #220 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #318 in United States
- #421 in Canada (Quebec)
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