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Darya

DAR-yah

Popularity

#3280

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Persian

Total Births

1,317

Peak Year

#50 in 2007

First Recorded

1961

Style

Classic & Timeless, Nature-Inspired

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Darya is a Persian name meaning 'sea' or 'ocean'. It's also considered a variant of Daria, which is a feminine form of Darius, meaning 'possessing goodness'.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Darya Domracheva

    Belarusian biathlete and four-time Olympic gold medalist

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