&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Chrysanthusdaria.jpg) Daria is a popular name in Slavic countries. It gained popularity due to Saint Daria, seen here being martyred with Saint Chrysanthus. | |
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɑːriə/ DAH-ree-ə |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Name day | July 3 |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Old Persian |
| Meaning | Wealthy, Feminine counterpart of Darius. |
| Region of origin | Iran (Ancient Persia) |
| Other names | |
| Nickname(s) | Dasha, Dasia, Dolly, Dariśa |
| Usage | Iran, Eastern Europe, Russia, Ukraine, Poland |
| Related names | Dara, Darinka, Darissa, Dariya, Daruška, Darya, Derya, Dar'ya, Tarja |
Daria or Darya is a feminine version of the Greek name Darius. The name is derived from the Persian royal name Darayavahush, which comes from a combination of the Old Persian words daraya(miy), meaning "possess" or "maintain" and vahu, meaning "well, good." Saint Daria of Rome is a venerated martyr of the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches, which contributed to widespread adoption of the name.[1]
- ^ Hanks, Patrick; Hardcastle, Kate; Hodges, Flavia (2006). Oxford Dictionary of First Names. Oxford University Press. p. 70. ISBN 0-19-861060-2.