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Origin: Persian

Meaning: Possessing goodness; Upholder of good; Who maintains the well

Darice is a girl's name of Persian origin. It is a version of Darius and has several meanings in Latin and Greek, including "possessing goodness," an “upholder of good” and “who maintains the well.” Daria, Darya, and Darcy are all variants of Darice. In ancient history, Darius the Great was a powerful ruler often credited with developing canals and waterways between Egypt and Persia. Whatever you take from Darice, it's a sweet name that may inspire baby to live well and emulate the calming waves of the ocean.