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Seraphim

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Pronounced SEH-rah-fim /ˈsɛr.ə.fɪm/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew seraphim, 'burning ones' — the highest angelic order (singular seraph). Note it is grammatically a plural; used here as a single girl's name, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A radiant angel name: Seraphim means 'burning ones,' the highest angels (said 'SEH-rah-fim'). It's a plural form — used here as one name, which we note.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew seraphim, 'burning ones' — the highest angelic order (singular seraph). Note it is grammatically a plural; used here as a single girl's name, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#10922 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 215

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919962024

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

Seraphim comes from the Hebrew for 'burning ones,' the loftiest angelic rank. It is technically the plural of seraph; as a given name it reads radiant and rare, and we note the plural form (said 'SEH-rah-fim').

It appears only very rarely as a first name. Rare, celestial, and radiant.

Did you know? Seraphim is Hebrew for 'burning ones,' the highest order of angels (singular seraph) — a radiant, celestial name; note it is grammatically a plural, used here as a single girl's name (said 'SEH-rah-fim').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Seraphim — Hebrew 'burning ones'; highest angels; plural form

Variations

SeraphinaSerafinaSeraph

Nicknames

SeraFifi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Seraphim mean?

Seraphim is Hebrew for 'burning ones,' the highest order of angels (singular seraph); it is grammatically plural, which we note.

How do you pronounce Seraphim?

It's said SEH-rah-fim /ˈsɛr.ə.fɪm/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Seraphim a boy or girl name?

Seraphim is used here for a girl; historically it has also been a boys' saint's name in Eastern tradition.

How popular is Seraphim?

Seraphim is a very rare name in the U.S.

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