Seraphim
s(e)-ra-phim
US Popularity:11214
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:The burning one
Combine your faith and heritage with a sense of strength with this Hebrew boy's name. Seraphim means "the burning one," and refers to a class of celestial beings in both Ancient and more modern Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In Jewish scriptures, the seraphim are the highest-ranking angels of God, above angels, archangels, and cherubim, among others. Seraphim is the plural form of Seraph, which could be derived from saraf, the Hebrew verb for "to burn." These beings are known for their capacity to love, which is perfect for encouraging baby Seraphim to cherish the world and people around them.
Seraphim Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Seraphim is currently #4648 on The Bump
Boy:Seraphim is currently #1547 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Seraphim is currently #11214 in U.S. births
Boy:Seraphim is currently #4149 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#11214
in 2022
+ 1256
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Seraphim, March 2020
Online Etymology Dictionary, seraph (n.), May 2022
Britannica, seraph, angel, October 2023
WordSense, Meaning of seraphim
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