Defne

Turkish variation of Daphne

"bay tree, laurel tree"

Defne Origin and Meaning

The name Defne is a girl's name meaning "bay tree, laurel tree".

Defne is one of the most popular names for baby girls in Turkey, ranking at the top of the list along with Zeynep and Elif. This is one girls' name that makes an easy transition to English-speaking countries or that could work for a family with roots in both cultures.

Popularity of the name Defne

• 192 Germany 2016
• 3 Turkey 2023