Dafn at a glance
- Meaning
- Laurel tree
- Origin
- Greek
- Religion
- Secular
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- DAFN
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Daphne, Daphnen, Daafne, Daaphn, Daphnena, Daphnenie
Lucky details for Dafn
- Number
- 9
- Color
- Coral Red
- Stone
- Red Coral
- Flower
- Marigold
- Day
- Tuesday
- Planet
- Mars
- Zodiac
- Aries
- Metal
- Bronze
Dafn is a Greek name meaning “laurel tree”. It is a spelling variant of Daphne and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Dafn for its 1-syllable rhythm and its association with brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Dafn reduce to 9, a number linked with Mars and with people who are courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it.
Numerology
Chaldean value 9 — Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate.
Personality
Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate
Positive Traits
Courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it
Negative Traits
Acts on impulse and needs an outlet for all that energy
Career Suggestions
Medicine, defence, sport, activism, surgery
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FAQs about the name Dafn
What does the name Dafn mean?
Dafn means “laurel tree” and comes from a Greek root.
Is Dafn a boy or girl name?
Dafn is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Dafn?
Dafn is pronounced DAFN (1 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Dafn?
The lucky number for Dafn is 9, ruled by Mars.
What are good nicknames for Dafn?
Popular short forms include Dafi, Day.
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