"Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the rolls."
Christian Name · Greek/Persian Origin
Darion Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Darion
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Darion means "gift, kingly, upholder of good," a modern variant of the Persian Darius. Darion is not spelled out in the King James Bible, but Darius is a genuine KJV king: "Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the rolls" (Ezra 6:1).
Is Darion in the Bible?
No — the name Darion does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Gift; Kingly; Upholder of good", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Darion.
Pronunciation:/DARE-ee-on/
OriginGreek/Persian
MeaningGift; Kingly; Upholder of good
What does Darion mean?
Darion is a boy name of Greek/Persian origin meaning "Gift; Kingly; Upholder of good". Darion connects to Darius — the Persian king who decreed the temple's rebuilding and supported Israel's return. God moved a pagan king's heart to restore His people and rebuild His house.
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What does Darion mean in the Bible?
Darion means "Gift; Kingly; Upholder of good" and is a name of Greek/Persian origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Darion connects to Darius — the Persian king who decreed the temple's rebuilding and supported Israel's return. God moved a pagan king's heart to restore His people and rebuild His house. Darion speaks of divine sovereignty over earthly rulers.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Darion?
Darion is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Gift; Kingly; Upholder of good" — not because Scripture names anyone Darion.
"The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will."
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Which books of the Bible mention Darion?
Darion is mentioned across 4 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Darion?
Darion celebrates God's sovereignty over rulers — He turns kings' hearts like water channels to accomplish His purposes.
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Darion name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Darion does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Gift; Kingly; Upholder of good", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Darion.
Darion means "Gift; Kingly; Upholder of good." It is a Greek/Persian name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Gift; Kingly; Upholder of good" — runs right through the Bible.
Greek/Persian. Darion comes into English from Greek/Persian and carries the sense "Gift; Kingly; Upholder of good." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Darion
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Darion?
You can read every verse where Darion appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.