Seraphim

Seraphim Meaning & Origin

About Seraphim
The name "Seraphim" is derived from Hebrew and holds religious significance. In Christian theology, Seraphim are the highest order of angels, often depicted as having six wings and being in the presence of God. The name itself means "burning ones" or "fiery ones," symbolizing their intense devotion and fervor in serving God. Seraphim are associated with purity, holiness, and divine love, embodying the celestial beings closest to the divine presence.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Seraphim is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 37.88% and females 62.12%, based on recent birth statistics.

Seraphim Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRFM
🗽 NYSIIS
SAFFAN
🔊 Soundex
S060105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 R AH0 F IH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ˌsərɑˈfim/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRFM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S615

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Seraphim in Braille

Here's how to represent Seraphim in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Seraphim in braille

How to Spell the Name Seraphim in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Seraphim using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Seraphim in sign language

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