Seraphina
Female nameHebrew
✨ Meaning
Seraphina comes from the Hebrew 'seraphim,' the highest order of angels in Jewish and Christian tradition, whose name derives from a verb meaning to burn. The seraphim of Isaiah's vision are six-winged and burning, so the name means something close to 'fiery one' or 'burning angel.' It is one of the few angelic names that names an order rather than an individual.
🌍 Origin
The name was borne by Saint Seraphina, a thirteenth-century Italian venerated in Tuscany, and appears in Italian as Serafina and in Spanish and Portuguese as Serafina. It has attracted growing attention in English-speaking countries since the 2000s, part of the return to long, ornate feminine names with soft endings.
⭐ Famous People Named Seraphina
- Séraphine Louis
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does Seraphina mean?
Seraphina means 'fiery one' or 'burning angel,' from the Hebrew seraphim, the highest order of angels.
How is Seraphina pronounced?
It is seh-rah-FEE-nah, with four syllables and the stress on the third.
What are the nicknames for Seraphina?
Sera, Fina, Sephy and Phina are all used, giving the name several quite different everyday forms.