Dafne Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dafne Name at a Glance

Name	Dafne
Meaning	The laurel tree. The mythological virtuous Daphne was transformed into a laurel tree to protect her from Apollo.
Origin	Israeli
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Dafne Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dafne means “The laurel tree. The mythological virtuous Daphne was transformed into a laurel tree to protect her from Apollo”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dafne Name Origin

Our database records Dafne under Israeli origin. Browse more Israeli baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dafne a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dafne is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dafne

When considering Dafne for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.