What does Darth stand for?

Acronym. Definition. DARTH. Dark Lord of the Sith (Star Wars)
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What is the meaning of Darth?

According to George Lucas, "Darth" is a variation of "dark," while "Vader" means "father." (The Dutch word for "father" is "vader," but is pronounced differently; the German "vater" has a closer pronunciation to the name.)
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Why do Sith names start with Darth?

In general, Sith adopted a new name when they took the title Darth, signifying the transformation they underwent on their path to the dark side. These new Sith names reveal the Sith's personality or role, usually with a complete lack of subtlety; for example, Darth Sidious, Darth Bane, and Darth Plagueis.
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Why do they call them Darth?

Darth is often thought to be a combination of letters from the title Dark Lord of the Sith, a theory which is alluded to in Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force. Darth may also be a portmanteau of dark and death.
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What does Darth stand for in Darth Vader?

Lucas has said “Darth” is a variation of “dark”, though he has also explained the inspiration behind the name were the words “death” and “invader”. There's no actual meaning to the word “darth” in the real world, only the in-universe explanation of a Sith title.
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Is KYLO Ren a Darth?

Kylo Ren endeavored to become the new Darth Vader in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, but there are several reasons why that could never happen. Kylo Ren, a key antagonist in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, strived to become the new Darth Vader, but he couldn't succeed in this endeavor for a variety of reasons.
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Who was the 1st Sith?

As the first Dark Lord of the Sith, Ajunta Pall founded the first Sith Empire and expanded it onto other worlds. The Sith took over the planet Ziost and created it as their capital and as Pall's new home. Pall eventually died after serving the Empire for many decades, but his Empire lived on.
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Why does Obi Wan call him Darth?

The Redditor posits that instead of attempting to reach out to his former apprentice, Obi-Wan calls him by his Sith name as a way to mock his fall to the Dark Side, similar to how the Emperor mockingly calls Luke a Jedi in Return of the Jedi.
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Why is Count Dooku not Darth?

Technically Dooku is a Darth as well, as the Emperor renamed him Darth Tyranus when he became his apprentice in Attack of the Clones, yet in a universe where Jedi and Sith usually claim similar titles like "Master" or "Darth," Dooku is a Count. This topic of Dooku's interesting title was discussed on Quora.
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Who is the strongest Darth?

1. Darth Sidious (Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace) Truly, the most powerful Sith Lord was Darth Sidious, better known in his public persona of Chancellor (later Emperor) Palpatine. Through cunning and manipulation, Sidious killed his master to claim the mantle of Dark Lord of the Sith.
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What is a female Sith called?

Darth Vader was a Dark Lord of Sith. A female Sith would be titled a Dark Lady.
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Why do Sith have yellow eyes?

According to Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia, “Eyes reflect the emotions harnessed by the Sith. When rage and anger seethe inside a dark side user, their eyes may burn yellow with a fiery-red rim.” Simply put, a Sith's emotions and strong connections to the dark side are usually the reason behind their yellow eyes.
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How do I find my Darth name?

The “I Am at Your Service, Master” Method. In Star Wars lore, a Sith Lord cannot simply name themselves. Instead, their Master must give their apprentice a name. For this method, ask a friend, acquaintance, family member, or sworn enemy to become your Master and come up with your Sith Lord name!
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Is Darth a real name?

The name Darth is primarily a male name of American origin that means Dark. Character name created by George Lucas for the character Darth Vader in the "STAR WARS" movie series.
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Does Darth mean dark?

According to George Lucas, "Darth" is a variation of "dark," while "Vader" means "father." (The Dutch word for "father" is "vader," but is pronounced differently; the German "vater" has a closer pronunciation to the name.)
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What does Darth mean in Latin?

"Darth Vader" doesn't (just) mean "dark father"; it means "the absent one" "Vadere" is Latin for "to go away", as in "evade". Darth Vader was absent in his children's lives; he went away from them. 41.
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What is Darth Maul's full name?

Maul was once known as a respectable film director.... known as GEORGE LUCAS. Lucas turned to evil and became Darth Maul. SWA.
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How did Anakin get his scar?

With that, Ventress retreated further into the building, with an enraged Anakin Skywalker in hot pursuit. Ambushing the Jedi, Ventress managed to slash Skywalker across the face, leaving him with a scar on his jaw.
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Who trained Yoda?

Biography. Legend had it that Yoda—a Jedi who became Grand Master—was trained by N'Kata Del Gormo. A Force-sensitive Hysalrian, N'Kata Del Gormo was trained in the ways of the Force and achieved the rank of Master within the Jedi Order.
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Why does Obi-Wan not recognize R2D2?

R2-D2 was always assigned to Anakin, not Obi-Wan. If Obi-Wan did recognize R2-D2 but did not want Luke to know, this would explain why Obi-Wan called R2-D2 his “little friend” while Luke was still unconscious.
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Does C3PO know Anakin is Vader?

I believe that Darth Vader knew about C3PO but didn't want to say anything because it's in the past for him and he simply doesn't want to think about that. C3P0 didn't know about Vader being Anakin (and R2D2) because their memories were deleted sooner or later after the Jedi Purge, getting new masters and jobs.
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Is Obi-Wan's real name Ben?

Don't call him Obi-Wan, either. His name is Ben.
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Who is the weakest Sith?

There must only be two, the Master, and the apprentice. This way, conflicts between Sith were largely prevented, and the Sith lineage lived on.
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25 Star Wars Sith From Weakest To Strongest, Officially Ranked
  • 6 Darth Zannah.
  • 7 Darth Revan. ...
  • 8 Darth Plagueis. ...
  • 9 Lady Lumiya. ...
  • 10 Darth Vader. ...
  • 11 Darth Gean. ...
  • 12 Darth Malak. ...
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Are there any female Sith Lords?

The term "Sith Lord" generally encompassed members of both sexes, although some female Sith such as Lumiya, Tahiri Veila, Olaris Rhea, and Vestara Khai were styled Sith Lady. Originally, "Sith Lord" referred to a high-ranking member of the Sith Order's society.
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How long can a Sith live?

The average lifespan for a Sith, without any assistance from medical technology, is around 250 years. Taking into account that Force sensitive beings have extended lifespans, most Sith can reach up to 400 years.
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