Dafna

Dafna Meaning & Origin

About Dafna
The name "Dafna" is of Hebrew origin and means "laurel" or "bay tree." It is a feminine name that symbolizes victory, honor, and strength. In ancient times, the laurel wreath made from the leaves of the bay tree was used to crown champions and heroes, making "Dafna" a name associated with triumph and distinction.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dafna are female.

Dafna Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 80% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TFN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0150
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AE1 F N AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdæfnə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dafna in Braille

Here's how to represent Dafna in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Dafna in braille

How to Spell the Name Dafna in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Dafna using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dafna in sign language

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