What is the origin of the name Serafina?

Serafina is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Serafina?

Serafina is currently ranked #1231 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Serafina?

Serafina is pronounced ser-uh-FEE-nuh.

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GirlHebrew

Serafina

ser-uh-FEE-nuh

Popularity

#1231

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

3,463

Peak Year

#190 in 2024

First Recorded

1901

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Italian form of Seraphina, derived from the Hebrew *seraphim*, meaning 'fiery ones'. It refers to angels of the highest rank.

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Sera Fina

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

Serafina Pekkala
Fictional witch character in His Dark Materials

Nicknames

Sera Fina

Spelling Variations

Seraphina Séraphine

Similar Names

Arabella Valentina Isadora Angelina

Personality Traits

passionatespiritualcreativeintuitive

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