Defne
Girl name · Turkish · pronounced def-NEH
Verified name
What does Defne mean?
Laurel tree, bay tree
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 915 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1229 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Defi
Variant: Daphne, Defnea
Related: Daphne
Using Defne across cultures
Turkish form of Daphne, top girl name in Turkey.
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