Meaning: Possessing goodness, through Darius
The story
Dario is the Italian form of Darius. The name ultimately comes from Old Persian elements for possessing and good, rather than a separate Italian vocabulary word.
Nicknames
- Dar
- Dari
Spellings & variants
- Darius
- Dariusz
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Lower in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Dario comes from Italian.
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Italian form of Vincent: conquering
Dante
Enduring; steadfast
Alessandro
Defender of the people
Valentino
Italian form of Valentinus, associated with strength and health
Giancarlo
Combination of Gianni and Carlo
Mario
Form of Marius; original meaning uncertain
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