Daphine

Daphine is an English variant of the ancient Greek name Daphne (Δάφνη), which originates from Greek mythology and means "the laurel." Like Daphne, Daphine is primarily widespread in the English-speaking world.

What does the name Daphine mean?

Daphine represents an English variation of the ancient Greek name Daphne (Δάφνη), which means "the laurel." This variant is mainly found in the English-speaking world, particularly common in North America and in African countries like Kenya and Uganda. Other variants of Daphne include Dafna, Dafne, Dafni, and Defne.

Where does the name Daphine come from?

The name Daphine has its roots in ancient Greek and means "the laurel." The ancient Greek word dáphnē (δᾰ́φνη) stands for laurel. It is used in various languages, including African, American, English, as well as in Kenyan and Ugandan dialects.

How do you pronounce Daphine?

Daf-in

Popularity

In Germany, Daphine is a rather rare first name that has not yet appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking was in 2005, reaching 1,998th place in the Italian name charts. From 1999 to 2024, the name was given less than ten times in Italy, placing it at 6,347th. In the last ten years, there have been no instances of the name being given to newborns.