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Serigne

♂ Boy

Pronounced sə-REEN /səˈrin/Medium

Meaning: From Wolof serigne, 'a religious leader, marabout, master' — an honorific given as a nameMedium

In 30 seconds: A title of honor: Serigne is Wolof for 'a religious leader, master' — a revered honorific given as a name. Dignified, devout, and proud.
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Origin MediumWolof
MeaningFrom Wolof serigne, 'a religious leader, marabout, master' — an honorific given as a name
U.S. rank (2025)#4514 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 265

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419952025

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

Serigne comes from Wolof serigne, 'a religious leader, marabout, master' — an honorific (notably in Senegal's Mouride Sufi tradition) given as a personal name. A dignified, devout name.

In the U.S. it appears in Senegalese families. Rare, a-religious-leader at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Serigne is a Wolof honorific for a marabout or religious leader (as in the Mouride Sufi tradition of Senegal) — given as a name, it carries deep respect.
Overall data confidence 75%
Wolof references — serigne — etymology

Variations

SerignSerigна

Nicknames

Seri

Famous Bearers

  • ★Serigne Touba Mbacke (1853-1927)
    Senegalese Islamic scholar and founder of the Mouride brotherhood

If you like Serigne…

Cheikh— a companion honorific name
Ibrahima— a fellow West African name
Carmine— echoes that soft -ne sound
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Jermaine— shares the -ne ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Serigne mean?

Serigne is Wolof for 'a religious leader, marabout, master' — an honorific given as a name.

How do you pronounce Serigne?

It's said sə-REEN /səˈrin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Serigne a boy or girl name?

Serigne is a boy's name.

How popular is Serigne?

Serigne is a rare name in the U.S.

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