Daphni

Meaning of Daphni

Daphni is a captivating and timeless name for a baby girl. It has an English pronunciation as DAF-nee (/ˈdæf.ni/) and a Greek pronunciation as DAHF-nee (/ˈdɑf.ni/). The name originates from Greek mythology, where Daphne was a beautiful nymph pursued by the god Apollo. In an attempt to escape his advances, she transformed into a laurel tree. This association with nature adds a touch of elegance and grace to the name Daphni. While not extremely common, it has been steadily used in the United States over the years, with 5 occurrences in 2021 and appearing on records since at least 1999. Daphni is also sometimes spelled as Daphne, offering a slight variation for those who prefer alternative spellings.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as DAF-nee (/ˈdæf.ni/)

Greek

• Pronunced as DAHF-nee (/ˈdɑf.ni/)

• Daphne
• Delphine
• Dafna
• Daphna
• Daphnee
• Daphney
• Daphnie