Girl
Defne
Defne is a long-established girls’ name that brings the Mediterranean laurel tree and its leaves to mind.
Meaning
Defne means the laurel tree native to the Mediterranean, as well as its leaf. In mythology, the tree is associated with sacredness and victory.
Origin
An established name in Turkish, Defne is traced to the Greek word daphne. Some sources describe the connection through Latin.
In recent years
Defne ranks fifth in the latest official top hundred, with a highest recorded position of third. It has appeared fourteen times overall, including every one of the last five lists, showing an established presence despite a slight easing in rank lately.
How does it look on a plaque?
On a Meşgalem night light, Defne paired with a small laurel-leaf motif makes a gentle keepsake of a baby's arrival.
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