Saraphina
Hebrew · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Saraphina
Saraphina is a feminine form derived from the Hebrew name Seraphim, which comes from the root "saraph" meaning "to burn" or "fiery," referring to the seraphim, the highest order of angels in Jewish and Christian theology.
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Etymology
Saraphina is a feminine form derived from the Hebrew name Seraphim, which comes from the root "saraph" meaning "to burn" or "fiery," referring to the seraphim, the highest order of angels in Jewish and Christian theology. The name is primarily used in Christian cultures and among Jewish communities, with notable literary recognition from the 1994 film "Saraphina" about South African apartheid, though the name itself predates this by centuries.
Saraphina currently ranks #6,513 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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