Daphne
/ˈdæf.ni/noun
A female given name, and the name of a laurel tree or shrub.
Did you know?In Greek myth, Daphne becomes the laurel tree, and laurel wreaths later became symbols of victory, prophecy, and divine favor in the ancient world.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
δάφνη (dáphnē)
“laurel tree; bay tree”
Classical Greek Myth
Greek
Δάφνη (Dáphnē)
“the nymph Daphne, who was transformed into a laurel tree”
Latin
Latin
daphne
“laurel; bay tree”
Late Latin / Medieval Latin
Latin
Daphne
“used as a personal name from the mythological figure”
Modern English
English
Daphne
“a female given name; also the laurel shrub or tree”