Dafna
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Dafna
The name Dafna means "laurel" or "bay tree" and derives from the Greek word *daphne* (δάφνη).
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Etymology
The name Dafna means "laurel" or "bay tree" and derives from the Greek word *daphne* (δάφνη). It is used primarily in Hebrew-speaking and Jewish communities, often as a modern Israeli name, with historical roots in Greek mythology where Daphne was a nymph transformed into a laurel tree.
Dafna currently ranks #11,488 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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