Darius — Roman form of Δαρειος (Dareios), which was the Greek form of the Persian name Dārayavahush, which was composed of the elements dâraya "to possess" and vahu "good". Three ancient kings of Persia bore this name, including Darius the Great who expanded the Achaemenid Empire to its greatest extent. His forces invaded Greece but were defeated in the Battle of Marathon.
Biblical namesake: Darius the Mede is remembered as the ruler who took over Babylon after Belshazzar and famously cast Daniel into the lions' den, only to witness his miraculous survival. (Daniel · Daniel 5:31, Daniel 6)
Saintly namesake: Saint Darius was a 4th-century Greek martyr venerated in the early Church, remembered for his steadfast faith. He is honored as a saint in the region of İznik (Nicaea). (December 19 · 4th century)
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