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Daphne name meaning
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What does the name Daphne mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Daphne
User Submitted Origins
Greek
67%
English
21%
Macedonian
4%
Aboriginal
4%
French
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from the United States says the name Daphne means "Laurel or Bay tree".
- A user from New York, U.S. says the name Daphne is of Greek origin and means "Bay tree or laurel tree".
- According to 4 people from all over the world, the name Daphne is of Greek origin and means "Laurel tree".
- According to a user from Virginia, U.S., the name Daphne means "It is another name for a laurel tree".
- According to a user from New York, U.S., the name Daphne is of Greek origin and means "1. Peace. 2. Laurel Tree".
- A user from Ohio, U.S. says the name Daphne means "Laurel Tree, or River Nymph".
- According to 2 people from Missouri, U.S., the name Daphne is of Greek origin and means "Shy,little".
- According to a user from Malaysia, the name Daphne means "Greek God/Dolphin".
- A submission from Philippines says the name Daphne means "Shy".
- According to a user from Canada, the name Daphne is of Greek origin and means "Greek god".
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Daph"ne
Senses
- [Bot] A genus of diminutive Shrubs, mostly evergreen, and with fragrant blossoms.
- [Myth] A nymph of Diana, fabled to have been changed into a laurel tree.
Etymology: L., a laurel tree, from Gr. da`fnh
Other Dictionary Sources
- (Greek mythology) a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape the amorous Apollo
- Any of several ornamental shrubs with shiny mostly evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers
Wiktionary
From Ancient Greek δάφνη (dáphnē, “laurel, bay”).
- (Greek mythology) A dryad pursued by Apollo, who was turned into a laurel tree by the river god Peneus.
- (astronomy) 41 Daphne, a main belt asteroid.
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Daphne was also found in the following language(s): Translingual, Cebuano, and Portuguese
Notable Persons Named Daphne
Notable Persons Named Daphne
Daphne du Maurier
Daphne du Maurier was a writer. She has been prominent since 1931. Daphne was born on May 13th, 1907. She died on April 19th, 1989.
Daphne Zuniga
Daphne Zuniga is an actress. Her ongoing career started in 1982. Daphne was given the name Daphne Eurydice Zuniga on October 28th, 1962 in , U.S.
Daphne Blake
Daphne Blake is a fictional character.
Daphne Oz
Daphne Oz is an author, journalist, and tv personality. Daphne was given the name Daphne Nur Oz by her parents Mehmet Oz and Lisa Oz on February 17th, 1986 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Daphne Maxwell Reid
Daphne Maxwell Reid is an actress and actor. Her ongoing career started in 1979. Daphne was given the name Daphne Etta Maxwell on July 13th, 1948 in New York City, New York, U.S.
Daphne Guinness
Daphne was given the name Daphne Diana Joan Susanna Guinness on November 9th, 1967 in Hampstead, London, England.
- Daphne Rubin-VegaActor
- Daphne OramComposer
- Daphne IkingTelevision Host
- Daphne DeckersModel
- Daphne Odjig
- Daphne Groeneveld
- Daphne KhooMusician
- Daphne Campbell
- Daphne AkhurstTennis Player
- Daphne Ceeney
- Daphne Louise BluntActress
- Daphne Wayans
- Daphne WillisMusician
- Daphne Oseña-PaezTv Producer and Host
Notable Persons With the Last Name Daphne
Notable Persons With the Last Name Daphne
Barak Daphne
Barak was born in 1965.
Fun Facts about the name Daphne
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