“Serafino derives from the Latin "Seraphinus," which comes from the Hebrew "seraphim," meaning "burning ones" or "fiery ones"—referring to the highest order of angels in Jewish and Christian theology.”
Hebrew · Boy · 4 syllables
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Rare
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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#10,627
TrendRevival
Peak year1915
Syllables4
OriginHebrew
LanguageLatin
CultureItalian
ReligionChristianity
Letters8
Numerology6 Chaldean 5
Global rank#33,070
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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Serafino
Serafino derives from the Latin "Seraphinus," which comes from the Hebrew "seraphim," meaning "burning ones" or "fiery ones"—referring to the highest order of angels in Jewish and Christian theology.
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Etymology
Serafino derives from the Latin "Seraphinus," which comes from the Hebrew "seraphim," meaning "burning ones" or "fiery ones"—referring to the highest order of angels in Jewish and Christian theology. The name is primarily used in Italian and Spanish-speaking Catholic cultures, with historical prominence among Italian saints and clergy.
Serafino currently ranks #10,627 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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