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Daphne Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "daphne" is "laurel tree", and is used often for "girls".

Name
daphne
Meaning
laurel tree
Pronunciation
daf-nee
Used for
girls
Syllables
2

Daphne Name Details

The name Daphne originates from Greek mythology. In the myth, Daphne was a nymph who was pursued by the god Apollo. As she fled from him, she prayed to her father, the river god Peneus, for help. He transformed her into a laurel tree to protect her. Due to this myth, the name Daphne is associated with the symbolism of beauty, purity, and eternal life represented by the laurel tree.

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Naqibah (nah-kee-bah)
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Sahaamah (sah-HA-mah)
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