Serafim

Serafim Meaning & Origin

About Serafim
The surname Serafim is of Greek origin and is derived from the Greek word "seraphim," which means "burning ones" or "fiery ones." In Christian theology, seraphim are the highest order of angels, known for their intense love and devotion to God. Therefore, the surname Serafim is likely to have originated as a given name for someone who was considered to possess angelic qualities or was associated with religious devotion. Today, it is a relatively common surname in Greece and among Greek diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Serafim is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Serafim: 107
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 152,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Serafim based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Serafim is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Serafim in Braille

Here's how to represent Serafim in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Serafim in braille

How to sign the name Serafim using Sign Language

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

The name Serafim in sign language

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