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Defne Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

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

Name
defne
Meaning
laurel
Pronunciation
dehf-neh
Used for
girls
Syllables
2

Defne Name Details

Defne is a Turkish name derived from the word for laurel, a type of evergreen shrub. In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape the pursuit of Apollo. The name Defne has gained popularity in Turkey and has a beautiful and nature-inspired meaning.

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