Dafna

Dafna is a female first name that represents the Hebrew equivalent of the ancient Greek name Daphne (Δάφνη) and carries the meaning 'the laurel'. The origin of the name is found in Greek mythology.

What does the name Dafna mean?

The first name Dafna is the Hebrew variant of the ancient Greek name Daphne (Δάφνη) and means 'the laurel'. In Greek mythology, Daphne is described as a nymph who is pursued by the god Apollo. To escape him, her father transforms her into a laurel tree. The Hebrew form Dafna is particularly common in Israel. Notable bearers of this name include the Israeli singers and actresses Dafna Armoni and Dafna Dekel. Variants of the name Daphne include Daphine, Dafne, Dafni, and Defne.

Where does the name Dafna come from?

The name Dafna has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'the laurel'. The etymology traces back to the ancient Greek word dáphnē (δᾰ́φνη). The languages in which this name occurs are Hebrew, Israeli, and Jewish.

How do you pronounce Dafna?

Dafna is pronounced like 'Daf-na'.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Dafna is rather rare. In 2017, it ranked 3,952nd on the list of the most common female baby names. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,410th.

Famous people

• Dafna (character in the book "Livre les Coloriés" by Alexandre Jardin)