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Seraphin

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Seraphin

Pronounced SEH-rah-fin /ˈsɛ.rɑː.fɪn/Medium

Meaning: Seraphin is a French form of the Latin Seraphinus, from the seraphim - Hebrew 'serafim,' 'burning ones,' the highest order of angels in scripture. The name carries that fiery, celestial image.Low

In 30 seconds: A name with a heavenly glow: Seraphin comes from the seraphim, 'burning ones,' the highest angels (said 'SEH-rah-fin'). We note its heritage respectfully.
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Origin LowFrench, Hebrew
MeaningSeraphin is a French form of the Latin Seraphinus, from the seraphim - Hebrew 'serafim,' 'burning ones,' the highest order of angels in scripture. The name carries that fiery, celestial image.
U.S. rank (1923)#4795 ↗ Rising
1923 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)≈ 21
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191919161923

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

As a boy's name, Seraphin is French, from Seraphinus and the Hebrew seraphim ('burning ones'), the highest order of angels. We note this heritage respectfully. A soft three-beat name (said 'SEH-rah-fin').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely and reads as an elegant, angelic pick. Rare, luminous, and refined.

Did you know? Seraphin descends from the seraphim - the 'burning ones' who, in scripture, stand nearest to the divine. The French form carries that bright, angelic image, which we note respectfully (said 'SEH-rah-fin').
Overall data confidence 48%
References - Seraphin — French Seraphinus; Hebrew seraphim - 'burning ones'; highest angels

Variations

SeraphimSerafinSeraphine

Nicknames

SeraFin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Seraphin mean?

Seraphin is French, from Seraphinus and the Hebrew seraphim ('burning ones'), the highest order of angels.

How do you pronounce Seraphin?

It's said SEH-rah-fin /ˈsɛ.rɑː.fɪn/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Seraphin a boy or girl name?

Seraphin is used as a boys' name; Seraphine is the feminine form.

How popular is Seraphin?

Seraphin is extremely rare in the U.S.

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