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Dario

DAH-ree-oh

Popularity

#635

rising

Letters

5

Syllables

3

Origin

Persian

Total Births

11,606

Peak Year

#439 in 2024

First Recorded

1909

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Dario is a name of Persian origin, meaning 'possessing goodness' or 'maintaining strongly'. It is related to the name Darius.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Dario Argento

    Italian film director and screenwriter, known for horror

  • Darío Fo

    Italian satirical playwright, awarded Nobel Prize in Literature

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

CharismaticStrong-willedArtisticIntelligent

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