Greek · Girl name
Daphne
“laurel tree”
About the name Daphne
Daphne is a name of Greek origin, meaning ‘laurel tree’. In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape the advances of Apollo, symbolizing purity and protection. The laurel tree itself is associated with victory and honor, often used in ancient Greece to crown victors in athletic competitions.
- Meaning
- laurel tree
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- DAF-nee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Daphne
- Daphne Marie
- Daphne Rose
- Daphne Claire
- Daphne Joy
- Daphne Ann
Questions about Daphne
- What does Daphne mean?
- Daphne is a Greek name meaning "laurel tree".
- How do you pronounce Daphne?
- Daphne is pronounced DAF-nee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Daphne?
- Variants of Daphne include Dafne, Daphna, Daphney, Daphnie.
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