Seraphina

At a Glance

Meaning

Of the seraphim, a class of biblical angels

Origin

Late Latin (name of early Christian martyrs), from biblical Hebrew seraphim

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

sair-ah-FEE-nahListen

Seraphina is pronounced sair-ah-FEE-nah, and it comes from Late Latin, carried by early Christian martyrs and rooted in the biblical Hebrew word seraphim. Its meaning ties to those seraphim — a class of angels — rather than to fire, despite the popular idea that it means something like "fiery angelic one." It has a storybook, romantic feel to it.

Meaning & Origin of Seraphina

Meaning: Of the seraphim, a class of biblical angels.

Origin: Late Latin (name of early Christian martyrs), from biblical Hebrew seraphim.

A common claim: Popularly said to mean "fiery" or "fiery angelic one" Actually: The fire-based root isn't confirmed; sources tie the name only to "seraphim" (angels) generally, not to burning specifically.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Seraphina

Popularity of Seraphina

In Social Security data stretching back to 1916, Seraphina hit its highest point yet in 2024, ranking #778 with 362 babies given the name that year.

Names Like Seraphina

These names share Seraphina’s style, era or origin.

• Ahava
• Arielle
• Avigail
• Eliora
• Emmanuelle
• Lilibeth

FAQ

What does the name Seraphina mean?

Of the seraphim, a class of biblical angels. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Seraphina?

Seraphina is pronounced sair-ah-FEE-nah (IPA: /ˌsɛrəˈfiːnə/).

Is Seraphina a popular name right now?

Seraphina is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #778 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1916–2024.)

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