What is the origin of the name Serena?

Serena is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Serena?

Serena is currently ranked #332 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Serena?

Serena is pronounced se-REE-nah.

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Serena

se-REE-nah

Popularity

#332

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

46,516

Peak Year

#1,504 in 2000

First Recorded

1880

Style

Sophisticated & Formal, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Of Latin origin, meaning 'serene, tranquil, clear'.

Nickname Watch

Rena Seri

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

Serena Williams
American professional tennis player.
Serena Ryder
Canadian singer-songwriter and musician.

Nicknames

Rena Seri

Spelling Variations

Serenna Serreena

Similar Names

Selena Sabrina Savannah Sienna

Personality Traits

calmgracefulintelligentambitious

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