Daphnis or Dafnis?
Two spellings, side by side.
Daphnis and Dafnis are two spellings of the same sound. Daphnis is listed with the meaning "A Greek mythological name referring to a shepherd who was blinded as a consequence of his infidelity" and Dafnis with "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 the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Daphnis | Dafnis |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | A Greek mythological name referring to a shepherd who was blinded as a consequence of his infidelity. | From the Greek word for the laurel tree, this name is associated with victory and classical honor in Greek mythology and naming traditions. |
| Origin | Greek | Greek |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | Δάφνης |
| Say it | Daph-nis | Daf-nis |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Daphnis and Dafnis
Is Daphnis or Dafnis more common?
Daphnis is more often searched and saved on this site; Dafnis is also used.
Do Daphnis and Dafnis mean the same?
Daphnis: "A Greek mythological name referring to a shepherd who was blinded as a consequence of his infidelity". Dafnis: "From the Greek word for the laurel tree, this name is associated with victory and classical honor in Greek mythology and naming traditions".
How do you say Daphnis?
In parts: Daph-nis. Dafnis is said the same way.
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