Dafna
Meaning of Dafna
Dafna is a female name of Hebrew origin. It is pronounced as DAHF-nah (/dɑf-nɑ/) in Hebrew. Variations of the name include Daphna. In the United States, Dafna has been given to newborn girls since at least 1965, with varying occurrences and ranks over the years. The name Dafna holds a sense of uniqueness and cultural significance for those seeking a Hebrew name for their baby girl. With its rich history and beautiful sound, Dafna is an attractive choice for parents looking for a meaningful and distinctive name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as DAHF-nah (/dɑf-nɑ/)
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Notable People Named Dafna
| Dafna Michaelson Jenet is a Democratic member of the Colorado Senate representing Senate District 21, and previously served in the Colorado House of Representatives. |
| Dafna Bar-Sagi is a prominent cell biologist and cancer researcher at New York University School of Medicine, holding the Saul J. Farber Professorship and serving as senior vice president and vice dean for science at NYU Langone Health. |
| Dafna Lemish is an Israeli media researcher specializing in children, youth, leisure culture, and gender identity in the media. |
| Dafna Linzer is an accomplished American journalist who has held prominent editorial positions at Politico, NBC News, and MSNBC, and has a distinguished career in reporting and foreign correspondence. |
| Dafna D. Gladman, MD, FRCPC, is a Canadian doctor and medical researcher specializing in psoriatic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis, and holds various leadership roles at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine and Krembil Research Institute. |
| Dafna Dekel is a well-known Israeli singer. |
