Seraphin

The masculine first name Seraphin (Séraphin) is predominantly used in French-speaking areas and translates to 'the fiery one', 'the burning one', 'the glowing one', 'the inflamed one', and also 'the fire angel'. Sometimes, the name is also interpreted as 'the shining snake'.

What does the name Seraphin mean?

The masculine first name Seraphin (Séraphin) is predominantly used in French-speaking areas and translates to 'the fiery one', 'the burning one', 'the glowing one', 'the inflamed one', and also 'the fire angel'. Sometimes, the name is also interpreted as 'the shining snake'. Its roots lie in ancient Hebrew, derived from the ancient Hebrew terms śərāfîm (שְׂרָפִים) for 'fiery', 'flaming', 'glowing', 'shining', and 'noble' or śārāf (שָׂרָף) for 'to burn' and 'to be burned'. A Seraphin is an angelic being typically depicted as a cobra with four wings. The biblical exceptions mentioned include: Num 21:6 (snake as a tool of God's judgment and 'bronze', healing snake) and Isa 6 (In the Old Testament, a Seraphin is a burning six-winged light angel with a burning sword at God's throne or a being with 6 wings, two covering the face, two covering the feet, and two for flight. Also, trumpet blowers to announce God). Seraphim is the plural of Seraphin. Before Cherubim (Cherubim and Seraphim), they are the highest angels at God's side, members of the heavenly host, protectors and companions of God. Other variants include Serafin, Serafim, Serafino, Seraph, Seraphinus, and Seraphim. Female variants include Serafina, Serafine, Serafinia, Serafima, Serafinessa, Seraphinia, Seraphine, Seraphina, Seraphia, Sarafina, and Sarafine.

Where does the name Seraphin come from?

The etymology of Seraphin is a masculine first name of ancient Hebrew origin meaning 'the fiery one'. Ancient Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Seraphin?

Sound & pronunciation of Seraphin: Seraphin is three syllables and melodically flowing. In the pronunciation 'Se-ra-phin' [zeʁaˈfiːn], the bright 'e' at the beginning brings lightness, while the stressed ending syllable with a long 'i' adds brilliance. The soft consonant sequence creates a harmonious sound movement without hard breaks. Seraphin sounds resonant and elegant - a name with clear syllable architecture, warm timbre, and cultivated presence.

When is the name day of Seraphin?

The name day of Seraphin is January 14 and October 12 (in honor of Seraphim of Sarov, a folk saint from Kursk).

Popularity

Seraphin is a rare first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2016 at 1,880th place. In the last ten years, Seraphin has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,301st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,027th.

Nicknames & pet names

Fin / Phin / Phino / Raphi / Sera / Sere / Seri / Sese

Similar first names

Famous people

• Franz Seraphin Hölzl (Austrian composer)
• Franz Seraphin Lauska (Czech composer)
• Jean-Seraphin Mbessa (footballer from Cameroon)
• Seraphin Marion (Canadian historian)
• Seraphin-Mederic Mieusement (photographer from France)