Δάφνη
Dáfni/ˈðafni/feminine
The English name Daphne is expressed in Greek as Δάφνη (Dáfni).
Δάφνη is a feminine given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The name is derived from the Greek word for the laurel plant, δάφνη.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Dáfni. The IPA is /ˈðafni/.
Did you know?
- While Δάφνη is a name, the plant δάφνη is still used in Greek cooking today as a 'bay leaf'.
- In Greek mythology, the nymph Daphne underwent a metamorphosis into a laurel tree to escape the pursuit of Apollo. Because of this, the name is inextricably linked to the plant's evergreen nature.
- The spelling of the name in Greek, Δάφνη, uses the letter 'η' (eta), which in Ancient Greek represented a long 'e' sound but in Modern Greek is pronounced like 'i' in 'machine'.
Examples in context
- Σήμερα θα συναντήσω την Δάφνη στο εστιατόριο.Today, I will meet Daphne at the restaurant.
- Το όνομα Δάφνη σημαίνει "δάφνη" στα ελληνικά.The name Daphne means "laurel" in Greek.
- Η Δάφνη είναι καλή φίλη μου.I Daphni einai kali fili mou.Daphne is a good friend of mine.
- Ξέρεις την Δάφνη;Xereis tin Daphni;Do you know Daphne?
Example conversation
Nikos and Anastasia are talking about their mutual friend.
- Νίκος NikosΕίδες τη Δάφνη χθες το βράδυ;Eídes ti Dáfni chthes to vrády?Did you see Daphne last night?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΌχι, η Δάφνη δεν ήρθε στο πάρτι.Óchi, i Dáfni den írthe sto párti.No, Daphne didn't come to the party.
- Νίκος NikosΤι κρίμα, ήθελα να τη δω.Ti kríma, íthela na ti do.That's a pity, I wanted to see her.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΜπορείς να τη φωνήσεις τώρα.Boreís na ti fonísis tóra.You can call her now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “daphne” translations and entries Δάφνη, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Δάφνη, δάφνη, CC BY-SA 4.0.
