Defne
Defne is a girls' name of Turkish origin meaning “laurel tree.” Defne is the Turkish form of Daphne, derived from the Greek word for 'laurel tree.
how do you pronounce Defne?
DEF-neh
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what does Defne mean?
The name Defne means “laurel tree.” It comes from the Turkish language tradition.
Defne is the Turkish form of Daphne, derived from the Greek word for 'laurel tree.' In Greek mythology, the nymph Daphne was transformed into a laurel tree to escape Apollo. The laurel wreath became a symbol of victory and achievement. Defne has been a top girl's name in Turkey.
where does the name Defne come from?
The only source retrieved for Defne is a Wikipedia entry confirming it as a common feminine Turkish given name; it gives no derivation, so the laurel tree meaning and the connection to the Greek Daphne myth given elsewhere are not confirmed by anything found here.
the history of Defne
The claim that Defne has ranked among the top girls' names in Turkey is not addressed by anything retrieved here, so it is not confirmed.
who are famous people named Defne?
- Defne Joy Foster (Turkish-American TV presenter)
- Defne Samyeli (Turkish TV presenter)
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what names go well with Defne?
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