Dario
possessing goodness (Old Persian via Spanish)
Dario is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 405, with 17,503 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
possessing goodness (Old Persian via Spanish)
Dario derives from the Latin Darius and Greek Dareîos, which originated from the Old Persian name Dārayavauš, meaning 'holding firm the good' or 'possessing goodness'. In the Philippines, it is a traditional Hispanic given name with steady, enduring usage across generations.
Dario is the Spanish and Italian form of Darius, a name of ancient Persian origin (Dārayavahuš). It was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly used as a standalone male given name. Common nicknames include Dar, Dario, or Dary.
Related forms
- Darío Spanish
- Dario Italian
- Darius English
- Dariush Persian
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Dario with common surname pairs
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How do I use Dario with two Filipino surnames?
Dario is the given name. The full name is Dario + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Dario a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Dario is number 405, with 17,503 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.