Defne name meaning
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What does Defne mean?
Meaning of Defne is Laurel used for baby girls has its origin in Old Greek is used mostly in Turkish.
Middle Names for Defne
Mathilda, Kysa, view more middle names that goes with Defne
How popular is the name Defne?
Defne is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1993 and was able to reach the top 4000 names. Recently in 2017, it ranked 3120th when 51 girl were named Defne.
There are over 462 babies that have been given the name Defne in United States. Also, in France, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 1000 names.
Recently in 2016, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 925 on girl names chart when 51 babies were named Defne. Over 417 people have been named Defne in France.
Defne is a unique baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 300 names.
Recently in 2017, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 281 on girl names chart when 47 babies were named Defne. Over 192 people have been named Defne in Netherlands. Also, in Belgium, the name has been in use since 2001 and has secured the place in top 400 names.
Recently in 2016, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 345 on girl names chart when 29 babies were named Defne. There are over 229 babies that have been given the name Defne in Belgium.
Defne is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it has been in use since 2003 and peaked in 2016 when it ranked 1571st. Over 118 people have been named Defne in England and Wales.
Also, it is uncommon in Switzerland, where it has been in use since 1998 and peaked in 2008 when it ranked 524th. There are over 127 babies that have been given the name Defne in Switzerland.
Defne is a common name in Turkey. As per our research, over 1000 babies have been bestowed Defne around the globe.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4548 | 30 |
| 2022 | 5772 | 21 |
| 2021 | 5533 | 22 |
| 2020 | 4869 | 26 |
| 2019 | 4427 | 31 |
| 2018 | 3783 | 39 |
| 2017 | 3137 | 51 |
| 2016 | 3321 | 48 |
| 2015 | 4845 | 28 |
| 2014 | 5158 | 26 |
Facts
Defne in Nordic countries
| Countries | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 228 | 38 |
 | 0 | 34 |
 | 97 | 36 |
 | 14 | 19 |
 | 43 | 0 |
What numbers say about Defne?
Pressure forces you to get things done fast and you like it. You are co-operative, caring and courteous individual. If number 1 is your soul urge no, it means you should be more independent. You often get involved with people who have a hard time to express how they actually feel. You are persistent but without motivation, you won't accomplish anything. When it comes to life goals, you are cautious and always plan precisely your next steps.
Looking for a name like Defne? Please go through the following names
- Zekiye - Turkish name Zekiye is used as a baby girl name, meaning of Zekiye is "Intelligent Quick-Witted and Righteous" is particulary used in Turkish. Zekiye is feminine of Zeki.
- Koray - Origin of Offbeat Koray is in Turkish bestowed upon boys, meaning of Koray is "Ember Moon or Red Moon" is mainly used in Turkish
- Tulip - Tulip's meaning is Flower is used as a girl name. It is rooted from Turkish is majorly used in Malayalam and Kannada
- Emirhan - Infrequent and Modernistic Emirhan has its origin in Turkish is used primarily in Turkish, Emirhan means "Khan or Emir" is a boy name
- Hayrünissa - The girl name Hayrünissa is majorly used in Turkish, Hayrünissa means "Nisa or Khair" has origin in Arabic
Famous people named Defne
- Defne Halman in Hayatboyu as Actress
- Defne Kayalar in Yazi Tura as Producer
- In 1990, Defne Yalniz played the role of Pamuk Hemsire in drama flick Pamuk Hemsire.
Lists having Defne
- Girl names beginning with D
- American Girl Names
- Greek Girl Names
- Turkish Girl Names
- Baby Names that mean Laurel
- Baby Names that mean Tree
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
- Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/