Daryush

Daryush is a male given name of Persian origin. It appears in several transliterations, including Dariush, Darioush, and Daryush, and is commonly used in Iran and among Persian-speaking communities worldwide. In English-language contexts, the name is often linked to the historic name Darius and to the broader family of names derived from the same root.

Etymology: The name derives from Old Persian Dārayavahush, a name borne by Achaemenid kings, most famously Darius I the Great. The components are generally interpreted as meaning “to possess” and “good” or “well,” yielding approximate meanings such as “he who holds good” or “possessor of goodness.” Exact meaning varies by language and interpretation.

Variants and usage: Variants include Dariush, Dāryosh, Darioush, and other spellings. The form Darius is common in Western usage, while Dariush and Darioush are prevalent in Iran and among Persian-speaking communities both in Iran and in the diaspora.

Notable people: Notable individuals named Daryush include the Iranian philosopher and cultural theorist Daryush Shayegan (1935–2018), the filmmaker Daryush Shokof, and the writer and online personality Roosh V (Daryush Valizadeh, born 1979).

See also: Related names include Darius and Dārayavahush.