What origin is the name Dafna?

Dafna comes from Hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Dafna

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dafna

Dafna

Girl

Hebrew & Biblical

2 syllables

Dafna (דפנה) is a Hebrew girl's name meaning "Laurel or bay tree".

Dafna is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Laurel or bay tree". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: דפנה
Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Laurel or bay tree

Popularity

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Written as דפנה

Quick answers about Dafna

What does Dafna mean?

Dafna is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Laurel or bay tree".

How popular is Dafna?

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Brother names that go with Dafna

Noah Jacob Michael Ethan James Joshua

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Dafna.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Names with a similar meaning to Dafna

Dafna means "Laurel or bay tree" — these names share that spirit.

Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Ashley — "Ashley comes from an English place name meaning 'ash tree meadow', from the Old English aesc and leah." (English)
Hazel — "Hazel comes from the hazel tree, from the Old English haesel. The tree was linked to wisdom in folklore." (English)