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Daris
How to Pronounce Daris
Pronounced DAH-ris /ΛdΙ.rΙͺs/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic daris, 'a learned one; one who studies/teaches'; a Bosnian name; also echoes Darius; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Daris ties to Arabic daris, 'a learned one; one who studies, reads, or teaches' (from the root darasa, 'to study') β a popular name across Bosnia and the Balkans, and it also echoes the Persian Darius, 'possessing goodness' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, lyrical, learned name (said 'DAH-ris').
In the U.S. it appears in Bosnian families. Rare, a-learned-one at the root, and lyrical.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Daris mean?
Daris ties to Arabic daris, 'a learned one; one who studies'; it also echoes Darius. The routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Daris?
It's said DAH-ris /ΛdΙ.rΙͺs/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Daris a boy or girl name?
Daris is a boy's name.
How popular is Daris?
Daris is a rare name in the U.S.