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Serafettin

Quick answerSerafettin means "fiery" or "burning" and derives from the Arabic root *saraf* (to burn) combined with the Turkish diminutive suffix *-ettin*.

Arabic · Boy · 4 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#5,695
TrendStable
Peak year1993
Syllables4
OriginArabic
LanguageTurkish
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Numerology9 Chaldean 11
Global rank#5,695

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Serafettin

Serafettin means "fiery" or "burning" and derives from the Arabic root *saraf* (to burn) combined with the Turkish diminutive suffix *-ettin*.

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Etymology

Serafettin means "fiery" or "burning" and derives from the Arabic root *saraf* (to burn) combined with the Turkish diminutive suffix *-ettin*. The name is predominantly used in Turkish and broader Islamic cultures, with historical prominence among Ottoman figures and Turkish Muslims.

Serafettin currently ranks #5,695 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.

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