Seraphina
English (Rare) · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Seraphina
The name Seraphina means "fiery one" or "burning one," derived from the Hebrew word *seraphim* (שְׂרָפִים), the plural of *saraph*, referring to a type of celestial being.
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Etymology
The name Seraphina means "fiery one" or "burning one," derived from the Hebrew word *seraphim* (שְׂרָפִים), the plural of *saraph*, referring to a type of celestial being. It is used primarily in Christian and Jewish cultures, with historical prominence in medieval Europe as a feminine form of Seraphinus, popularized by saints and later in English-speaking countries during the 19th century.
Seraphina currently ranks #600 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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