Curated name meaning and origin

Daphne

Δάφνη

Curated linguistic recordgirl

Laurel

At a glance

Research status
Curated linguistic record
Canonical spelling
Daphne
Script
Latin
Pronunciation
DAF-nee
Origin
Greek
Languages
Greek, English, French
Region
Global
Cultural / locale context
Christian, International
Gender usage
girl
Starting character
D
Letters / characters
6
Syllables
2
Style tags
mythic, traditional

Meaning and etymology

Meaning: Laurel

Directly from Greek daphnē, laurel tree

Spellings and related forms

Recorded spelling variants

Dafne

Explicitly related names

Source and canonical record

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Data tier
Curated linguistic record
Canonical URL slug
daphne
Indexing
Canonical, indexable name page
Alias behavior
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Transparent calculations

Numerology for Daphne

These are letter-value calculations, not scientific measurements. The model and exact spelling or transliteration used are shown so the result can be checked.

Pythagorean

Expression 3

Compound value: 30

Soul Urge: 6 · Personality: 6

Chaldean

Name number 1

Compound value: 28

Primary interpretation

This pattern favors self-direction, initiative, and learning to lead without shutting out useful advice.

Compound 28: Leadership and fresh starts, with care around unstable alliances.

Compatible numbers in this interpretive model: 1, 3, 5, 9

Common questions about Daphne

What does the name Daphne mean?

Laurel. Directly from Greek daphnē, laurel tree

How is Daphne pronounced?

The pronunciation guide in this curated record is DAF-nee. Regional accents may vary.

What is the origin of Daphne?

The record classifies the origin as Greek, with usage in Greek, English, French.

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