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At a Glance: Name: Serafina – Meaning: of the seraphim, a high order of angels – Origin: Spanish (from Latin/Late Latin Seraphina) – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: seh-ruh-FEE-nuh
Serafina means "of the seraphim," a high order of angels, and it comes to English from Spanish by way of Latin and Late Latin Seraphina. You'll sometimes see it said to mean "fiery," but there's no established fire-based root behind the name; its tie is to the seraphim. It's pronounced seh-ruh-FEE-nuh.
Meaning & Origin of Serafina
Meaning: Of the seraphim, a high order of angels.
Origin: Spanish (from Latin/Late Latin Seraphina).
A common claim: Often said to mean "fiery" Actually: Serafina ties to 'seraphim,' a high order of angels, but there's no established fire-based root behind the name.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Serafina
Phonetic: seh-ruh-FEE-nuh IPA: /ˌsɛrəˈfiːnə/
Popularity of Serafina
Serafina ranked #1231 in the U.S. in 2024, with 190 babies given the name. That's also its highest rank in Social Security records going back to 1901, so it's at its most popular right now.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1901–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Serafina mean?
Of the seraphim, a high order of angels. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Serafina)
How do you pronounce Serafina?
Serafina is pronounced seh-ruh-FEE-nuh (IPA: /ˌsɛrəˈfiːnə/).
Is Serafina a popular name right now?
Serafina is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1231 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1901–2024.)
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