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Severin

SEV-er-in

Popularity

#6111

stable

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

899

Peak Year

#28 in 2014

First Recorded

1908

Style

Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Severin is derived from the Roman name Severus, meaning "stern" or "serious."

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Numerology

3

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Famous Namesakes

  • Severin Roesen

    19th-century American painter of still lifes

  • Severin Løvenskiold

    Norwegian politician and governor

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

SeriousSternThoughtfulResponsible

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