girl · Greek

Dafne

/DA-fne/

Meaning: Laurel tree

Dafne at a glance

Meaning: Laurel tree
Origin: Greek
Religion: Secular
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: DA-fne
Syllables: 2
Popularity: uncommon
Variants & Spellings: Daphne, Daphneya, Daaphnen, Dafnen, Daphnena, Daphnenie

Lucky details for Dafne

Number: 5
Color: Turquoise
Stone: Emerald
Flower: Lavender
Day: Wednesday
Planet: Mercury
Zodiac: Gemini
Metal: Mercury alloy

Dafne 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 Dafne for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Dafne reduce to 5, a number linked with Mercury and with people who are charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere.

Numerology

Chaldean value 5 — Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety.

Personality

Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety

Positive Traits

Charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere

Negative Traits

Gets restless with routine and may struggle to sit still

Career Suggestions

Marketing, sales, journalism, software, entrepreneurship

Nicknames

Dafi Dafn Dafy Day

Middle Names

Devika Diyiyiya Daphneyah

Sibling Names

Alexander Chreestoso Georgyosa Oryonie

Compatible Names

Alexia Calleestiya Elenni Kaaterinia Phoebeya Thaallia

FAQs about the name Dafne

What does the name Dafne mean?

Dafne means “laurel tree” and comes from a Greek root.

Is Dafne a boy or girl name?

Dafne is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Dafne?

Dafne is pronounced DA-fne (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Dafne?

The lucky number for Dafne is 5, ruled by Mercury.

What are good nicknames for Dafne?

Popular short forms include Dafi, Dafn, Dafy, Day.