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Sarafina

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Pronounced sair-uh-FEE-nah /ˌsɛr.əˈfi.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Seraphina — from Hebrew seraphim, 'the burning/fiery ones' (the highest order of angels); 'fiery; ardent'Low

In 30 seconds: Fiery; burning ones: Sarafina spells Seraphina. Lyrical, radiant, and warm (said 'sair-uh-FEE-nah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Seraphina — from Hebrew seraphim, 'the burning/fiery ones' (the highest order of angels); 'fiery; ardent'
U.S. rank (2025)#6078 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 754

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sarafina is a spelling of Seraphina — from Hebrew seraphim, 'the burning/fiery ones', the highest order of angels — hence 'fiery; ardent'. A lyrical, radiant name (made known by the musical Sarafina!; said 'sair-uh-FEE-nah'; nickname Sara).

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling. Rare in this form, fiery-and-burning at the root, and radiant.

Did you know? Seraphina comes from the Hebrew seraphim, 'the burning/fiery ones' — the highest order of angels — Sarafina is a spelling, lyrical and radiant (said 'sair-uh-FEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Seraphina — Hebrew etymology

Variations

SeraphinaSerafinaSeraphine

Nicknames

Sara

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If you like Sarafina…

Seraphina— the standard spelling
Serafina— the Italian form
Seraphine— the French form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sarafina mean?

Sarafina spells Seraphina — Hebrew 'the burning/fiery ones' (the seraphim, the highest angels).

How do you pronounce Sarafina?

It's said sair-uh-FEE-nah /ˌsɛr.əˈfi.nɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Sarafina a boy or girl name?

Sarafina is a girl's name.

How popular is Sarafina?

Sarafina is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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