Dafney

Dafney Meaning & Origin

About Dafney
The name Dafney is of Greek origin and is derived from the word "daphne," which means laurel tree or bay tree. In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph who was transformed into a laurel tree to escape the advances of the god Apollo. As a name, Dafney symbolizes beauty, grace, and resilience, reflecting the story of Daphne's transformation and her ability to overcome challenges.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Dafney are female.

Dafney Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TFN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0150
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AE1 F N IY0
🌐 IPA
/dafney*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dafney in Braille

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

The name Dafney in braille

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

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

The name Dafney in sign language

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