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At a Glance: Name: Seraphine – Meaning: burning one (from Hebrew seraphim, 'the fiery ones') – Origin: French (via Latin, ultimately Hebrew) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: SER-ah-feen
Seraphine is a French form (by way of Latin) of the Hebrew seraphim, meaning "burning one" or "the fiery ones," and it's pronounced SER-ah-feen. It carries a romantic, storybook feel, with the soft "-ine" ending giving it a classic, old-world sound. If you're drawn to names with a clear, traceable meaning behind them, this is one where the etymology is well documented rather than guessed at.
Meaning & Origin of Seraphine
Meaning: Burning one (from hebrew seraphim, 'the fiery ones').
Origin: French (via Latin, ultimately Hebrew).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Seraphine
Phonetic: SER-ah-feen IPA: /ˈsɛrəfiːn/
Popularity of Seraphine
Seraphine has been recorded in U.S. baby name data since 1892, when it reached its peak popularity at rank #1256 with 7 babies given the name. By 2024, it ranked #3736 with 41 babies, making it more commonly used in raw numbers today than at its historic peak, even though it remains a rare choice.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1892–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Seraphine mean?
Burning one (from hebrew seraphim, ‘the fiery ones’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Seraphine)
How do you pronounce Seraphine?
Seraphine is pronounced SER-ah-feen (IPA: /ˈsɛrəfiːn/).
Is Seraphine a popular name right now?
Seraphine peaked at #1256 in 1892 and is ranked #3736 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1892–2024.)
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