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Origin and Meaning of the Name Daphne

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Gender:

Girl


Origin:	Greek


Meaning:	Laurel


Pronunciation:	(DAFF nee) [Guide]

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Daphnis

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Nature Names, Greek Names, Greek Mythological Names, Flower Names, Floral Names

Used in:

English speaking countries

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In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph who, when chased by an amorous Apollo, was changed into a laurel bush. In the English-speaking world, Daphne became popular at the end of the 19th century and has remained in use ever since.

Daphne is also the name of a kind of flowering shrub.