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Serafin

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How to Pronounce Serafin

Pronounced seh-rah-FEEN /ˌsɛ.rɑˈfin/Medium

Meaning: Spanish/Polish form of Seraphim — from Hebrew seraphim, 'the burning ones; the fiery (highest) angels'Medium

In 30 seconds: The burning ones: Serafin is the Spanish Seraphim — 'the fiery angels'. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'seh-rah-FEEN').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningSpanish/Polish form of Seraphim — from Hebrew seraphim, 'the burning ones; the fiery (highest) angels'
U.S. rank (2024)#5601 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,757

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319152024

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

Serafin is the Spanish, Polish, and Czech form of Seraphim/Seraphinus — from Hebrew seraphim, 'the burning ones', the six-winged fiery angels of the highest order, who surround the throne of God. Borne by saints (St Seraphim of Sarov). A lyrical, devout name (said 'seh-rah-FEEN'; nickname Sera).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino and Polish families. Rare, the-burning-ones at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Seraphim means 'the burning ones; the fiery (highest) angels' in Hebrew — Serafin is the Spanish and Polish form, lyrical and devout (St Seraphim of Sarov; said 'seh-rah-FEEN').
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Serafin — root etymology

Variations

SeraphimSerafinoSerafim

Nicknames

Sera

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Serafin mean?

Serafin is the Spanish Seraphim — Hebrew 'the burning ones; the fiery angels'.

How do you pronounce Serafin?

It's said seh-rah-FEEN /ˌsɛ.rɑˈfin/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Serafin a boy or girl name?

Serafin is a boy's name.

How popular is Serafin?

Serafin is a rare name in the U.S.

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