Serena
Latin · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Serena
Serena derives from the Latin word "serenus," meaning calm, peaceful, or clear, and entered English through Romance languages as a given name during the medieval period.
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Etymology
Serena derives from the Latin word "serenus," meaning calm, peaceful, or clear, and entered English through Romance languages as a given name during the medieval period. The name is primarily used in Christian-influenced Western cultures, particularly in Italian, Spanish, and English-speaking countries, with notable bearers including tennis champion Serena Williams and Saint Serena in early Christian tradition.
Serena currently ranks #325 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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