What origin is the name Dafnis?

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

What are good sister names for Dafnis?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Dafnis — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Is it Dafnis or Daphnis?

Both spellings are used. Dafnis means "From the Greek word for the laurel tree, this name is associated with victory and classical honor in Greek mythology and naming traditions."; Daphnis is listed with the meaning "A Greek mythological name referring to a shepherd who was blinded as a consequence of his infidelity.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Dafnis

Q: How is Dafnis written in its native script?

Dafnis is written Δάφνης.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dafnis

Dafnis

Boy

Greek

2 syllables

Dafnis is a Greek boy's name meaning "From the Greek word for the laurel tree, this name is associated with victory and classical honor in Greek mythology and naming traditions".

Dafnis is written Δάφνης and is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "From the Greek word for the laurel tree, this name is associated with victory and classical honor in Greek mythology and naming traditions". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: Δάφνης
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Dafnis mean?

From the Greek word for the laurel tree, this name is associated with victory and classical honor in Greek mythology and naming traditions.

How popular is Dafnis?

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Written as Δάφνης

Quick answers about Dafnis

What does Dafnis mean?

Dafnis is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "From the Greek word for the laurel tree, this name is associated with victory and classical honor in Greek mythology and naming traditions.".

How popular is Dafnis?

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Sister names that go with Dafnis

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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Name numerology

4is the Chaldean number for Dafnis.

Number 4 is linked with stability, hard work and loyalty.

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Other spellings of Dafnis

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Daphnis — "A Greek mythological name referring to a shepherd who was blinded as a consequence of his infidelity." (Greek)

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Dafnis at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 2
Starts with: D
Ends with: -is
Vowels: 2 of 6 letters

6-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Dafnis?

Dafnis means "From the Greek word for the laurel tree, this name is associated with victory and classical honor in Greek mythology and naming traditions." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)