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At a Glance: Name: Seraphina – 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-nah
Seraphina (pronounced sair-ah-FEE-nah) comes from Late Latin, carried by early Christian martyrs, and traces back further to the biblical Hebrew word seraphim — the class of angels the name refers to. You may have seen it described as meaning "fiery" or "fiery angelic one," but that fire connection isn't actually confirmed; the documented meaning ties the name only to the seraphim themselves, not to burning. It's cataloged with a storybook-romantic style tag, fitting names with an angelic, literary feel.
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
Phonetic: sair-ah-FEE-nah IPA: /ˌsɛrəˈfiːnə/
Popularity of Seraphina
Across SSA data spanning 1916 to 2024, Seraphina's highest rank on record is #778, reached in 2024 with 362 babies given the name — so its most recent year is also its peak year so far.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1916–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Seraphina mean?
Of the seraphim, a class of biblical angels. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Seraphina)
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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