Phrase guide

Darth Vader

name · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • UK: därthʹ vāʹdər
  • UK: /ˈdɑː(ɹ)θ ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/
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1

name

Meaning 1

Darth Vader, a villain of the science-fantasy film series Star Wars.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A powerful individual or force, particularly one that is seen as malevolent, dominating and threatening.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A British Rail Class 460 train.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, informal

Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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History

Etymology

"Darth" is a blend of dark + death (the derivation from Dark Lord of the Sith is a later development). "Vader" is traditionally explained as being from Dutch vader (“father”). However, the idea of Vader's fatherhood was only developed for The Empire Strikes Back (after the character was introduced), making this improbable. It is more likely a shortening of invader or from the surname Vader.

Across languages

Translations

20 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Arabic: دَارْث فِيدَر (dārṯ fīdar) — Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker
  • Bulgarian: Дарт Ве́йдър (Dart Véjdǎr) — Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker
  • Chinese Mandarin: 達斯·維達 /达斯·维达 (Dásī Wéidá) — Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker
  • Dutch: Darth Vader — Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker
  • Esperanto: Dart Vader — Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker
  • French: Dark Vador — Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker
  • German: Darth Vader — Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker
  • Greek: Νταρθ Βέιντερ (Ntarth Véinter) — Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker
  • Hebrew: דארת׳ ויידר (darθ veyder) — Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker
  • Hindi: डार्थ वेडर (ḍārth veḍar) — Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker
  • Icelandic: Svarthöfði — Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker
  • Italian: Dart Fener — Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker
  • Italian: Darth Vader — Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker
  • Japanese: ダース・ヴェイダー (Dāsu Veidā) — Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker
  • Korean: 다스 베이더 (Daseu Beideo) — Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker
  • Lithuanian: Dartas Veideris — Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker
  • Marathi: डार्थ व्हेडर (ḍārtha vheḍar) — Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker
  • Portuguese: Darth Vader — Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker
  • Russian: Дарт Ве́йдер (Dart Vɛ́jdɛr) — Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker
  • Spanish: Darth Vader — Sith alter ego of Anakin Skywalker