Seren

Seren is a rare first name used for both women and men, with its roots in Welsh, meaning 'the star'. Furthermore, the name is also used in Turkish as a girl's name, where it literally means 'the Rahe' (a part of a sailboat mast).

What does the name Seren mean?

Seren is a rare name with Welsh and Turkish roots, used for both women and men, meaning 'the star'. In Turkish, however, the name means 'the Rahe'. In Wales and Turkey, Seren is quite common as a female first name. Notable bearers include former British model Seren Gibson, as well as Turkish singer and actress Seren Serengil and Turkish actress Seren Şirince.

Where does the name Seren come from?

The name Seren has its origins in Welsh and Turkish, meaning both 'the star' and 'the Rahe'. In Welsh, the name is derived from the word 'seren' for star, while in Turkish it means 'rahe' or 'outrigger'. The languages that use this name are English, Turkish, and Welsh.

How do you pronounce Seren?

Se-ren

Popularity

In Germany, Seren is a relatively rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 4,899th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2005, when it reached 882nd place. Over the last ten years, Seren has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,798th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 3,494th position.

Nicknames & pet names

Seri / Serio / Sero

Famous people

• Seren Bundy-Davies (British sprinter)
• Seren Gibson (model from England)
• Seren Sahin (actor, film producer)
• Seren Serengil (singer and actress)
• Seren Waters (Kenyan cricketer)