Hebrew · Greek

Dafna

Pronounced DAHF-nahShare

Meaning: Laurel

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

The Hebrew word and name for laurel has Greek ancestry. Its compact ending distinguishes it from Daphne while preserving the same botanical connection.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Dafna comes from Hebrew and Greek.

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