Quick answer
Daphne is a girl name meaning "laurel".
Pronunciation: Classical Greek /dá.pʰnɛː/; English /ˈdæf.ni/; Dutch /ˈdɑf.nə/.
Meaning and history
The name means "laurel" in Greek. In Greek mythology she was a nymph turned into a laurel tree by her father in order that she might escape the pursuit of Apollo. It has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the end of the 19th century.
Notes and context
Usage: greek mythology, english, dutch | Ancient Greek: Δάφνη