Дарья
Darʹja[ˈdarʲjə]
Дарья (Darʹja) is the Russian female given name Daria.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
The name changes its endings depending on its grammatical role in a sentence. It becomes Дарью in the accusative case, such as when someone is seeing or calling her. It changes to Дарье in the dative case, for example, when giving something to her. The form Дарьи is used in the genitive case, typically to indicate possession.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Darʹja.
Did you know?
- Although it sounds like the Russian word for 'gift' дар, the name Дарья is actually derived from the Old Persian name 'Darius'.
- In Russian literature, the diminutive Даша is often used to characterize a person as innocent, youthful or naive, regardless of their actual age.
- A Russian person might use the form Дашка as a term of endearment between very close friends, but using it with a stranger can be perceived as a direct insult.
Examples in context
- Первый раз с января Дарья выиграла три подряд матча.This is the first time since January that Daria won three matches in a row.This sentence is useful for seeing the name Дарья used in a context involving sports results.Tatoeba #11657808 by Ooneykcall, translation #11657805 by Ooneykcall
- Дарья, как дела? Давно не виделись!Daria, how are you? Long time no see!
- Дарья сейчас работает в библиотеке.Darya seychas rabotayet v biblioteke.Darya is working in the library right now.
- Ты видел, что сегодня сделала Дарья?Ty videl, chto segodnya sdelala Darya?Did you see what Darya did today?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ekaterina and Sergey are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Екатерина EkaterinaСергей, ты не знаешь, где Дарья?Sergey, ty ne znayesh', gde Darya?Sergey, do you know where Darya is?
- Сергей SergeyЯ видел её в парке.Ya videl yeyo v parke.I saw her in the park.
- Екатерина EkaterinaОна была одна?Ona byla odna?Was she alone?
- Сергей SergeyДа, Дарья была одна.Da, Darya byla odna.Yes, Darya was alone.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “daria” translations and entries Дарья, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
