Meaning: Laurel tree
The story
Defne is the Turkish word and name for laurel, related to Greek Daphne. The botanical meaning gives it a clear Mediterranean connection.
Nicknames
- Def
Spellings & variants
- Daphne
- Dafne
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Defne comes from Turkish and Greek.
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