The nameDefne
Defne is the Turkish form of Daphne.
- Girl's name
- Turkish
Meaning
From the Greek daphne, "laurel".
Origin
Turkish, of Greek origin.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Defne
Defne in France
783rdmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2016peak year (55 births)
680babies named Defne in France since 1900
Defne was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 275 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Defne. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2016. Half of all babies named Defne in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 37 births a year.
Defne in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Defne mean?
From the Greek daphne, "laurel".
What is the origin of the name Defne?
Turkish, of Greek origin.
Is Defne a girl's or a boy's name?
Defne is a girl's name.