Divine protection
Pronunciation: seh-ruh-FEE-nuh
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Seraphina is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Divine protection". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: seh-ruh-FEE-nuh. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
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Σεραφείνα
Το όνομα Σεραφείνα σημαίνει την πυρωμένη ή την αγία
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
seh-ruh-FEE-nuh
IPA
/ˌsɛrəˈfiːnə/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
6
Lucky Day
Thursday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Angelite
Life Path Number
9
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
In medieval legends, Seraphina is a name given to a benevolent seraph or angel. The name becomes popular in the 13th and 14th centuries, when angelic lore begins to develop in Europe. It is derived from the biblical term 'seraphim,' meaning 'burning ones,' referring to the fiery nature of these celestial beings.
13th-14th centuries
Another reference to Seraphina comes from the 16th century devotional work, 'The Imitation of Christ' by Thomas à Kempis. In this text, Seraphina is considered a personification of the divine wisdom and love, and the soul is urged to seek union with her.
16th century
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Seraphina
The name Seraphina means burning one, fiery, or ardent
סרפינה
השם סרפינה מתייחס לנערה שורפת באש קודש
Σεραφείνα
Το όνομα Σεραφείνα σημαίνει την πυρωμένη ή την αγία
Seraphina
The name Seraphina means burning one or fiery
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