Severin
SEV-er-in
Popularity
#6111
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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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Severin Roesen
19th-century American painter of still lifes
Severin Løvenskiold
Norwegian politician and governor
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