Meaning of Dafne

About the Name Dafne

Dafne is a girl name with roots in Italian and Spanish and Greek and Hebrew culture. laurel tree; the Italian/Spanish/Israeli form of Daphne (from Greek dáphnē "laurel"); the nymph who, pursued by Apollo, was transformed into a laurel tree to escape him — making the laurel sacred to Apollo and the source of the victor's crown.

The numerology number for Dafne is 5, reflecting the personality traits and characteristics associated with this name.

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Origin / Religionitalian, spanish, greek, hebrew
Gendergirl
StyleShort & Modern
PopularityRare but growing in Israel (2025)

Details

Origin : italian, spanish, greek, hebrew

Gender : girl

Numerology : 5

Syllables : 2

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Personality and Numerology of Dafne

In numerology, the name Dafne reduces to the number 5, which is most often linked to freedom, adventure, adaptability. A person carrying this vibration is often restless in the best way - curious about people and places, quick to learn, and energised by change rather than threatened by it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Dafne mean in Hebrew?
laurel tree; the Italian/Spanish/Israeli form of Daphne (from Greek dáphnē "laurel"); the nymph who, pursued by Apollo, was transformed into a laurel tree to escape him — making the laurel sacred to Apollo and the source of the victor's crown.
What is the origin of the name Dafne?
The name Dafne originates from Italian, Spanish, Greek, Hebrew culture.
Is Dafne a boy or girl name?
Dafne is a girl name.
What is the numerology number of Dafne?
The numerology number for the name Dafne is 5. Numerology associates this number with specific personality traits and a distinct life path.

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