Seraphine

At a Glance

Meaning

Burning one (from Hebrew seraphim, 'the fiery ones')

Origin

French (via Latin, ultimately Hebrew)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

SER-ah-feenListen

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

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.

Names Like Seraphine

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

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

FAQ

What does the name Seraphine mean?

Burning one (from Hebrew seraphim, ‘the fiery ones’). (Source: Wiktionary)

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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