"I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed."
Biblical Name · Persian Origin
Darius Meaning in the Bible
Darius
boy
Darius means "He who holds firm; Possessor of good", a boy's name of Persian origin. Darius appears in the King James Bible, and Daniel 6:26 is the passage most often tied to it. Darius bows to the living God — earthly throne yielding to eternal kingdom, the king whose decree honors the God of Daniel.
Is Darius in the Bible?
Yes — Darius appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/DAH-ree-us/
OriginPersian
MeaningHe who holds firm; Possessor of good
What does Darius mean?
Darius is a boy name of Persian origin meaning "He who holds firm; Possessor of good". Darius held the throne, but the living God held Daniel. 'Then the king commanded, and they brought Daniel, and cast him into the den of lions... Then was the king exceeding glad for him.' Darius testifies that God's kingdom endures.
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What does Darius mean in the Bible?
Darius means "He who holds firm; Possessor of good" and is a name of Persian origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Where does Darius appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Darius is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Daniel 6:26. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Then was the king exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Darius?
Darius has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Darius?
Darius is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Darius?
Darius bows to the living God — earthly throne yielding to eternal kingdom, the king whose decree honors the God of Daniel.
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Darius name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Darius appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Darius means "He who holds firm; Possessor of good." It is a Persian name. The King James Bible uses it, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Persian. Darius comes into English from Persian and carries the sense "He who holds firm; Possessor of good." It appears in the King James Bible.
Common questions about the name Darius
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Darius?
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