Serene
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Serene
Serene derives from the Latin adjective "serenus," meaning calm, clear, or peaceful, and entered English as both an adjective and given name during the modern era.
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Etymology
Serene derives from the Latin adjective "serenus," meaning calm, clear, or peaceful, and entered English as both an adjective and given name during the modern era. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has no specific religious affiliation, though it gained modest popularity in Western societies from the 20th century onward as part of a trend toward virtue and nature-based names.
Serene currently ranks #1,609 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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