Serena - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Serena \s(e)-re-na\ is pronounced ser-REE-nah, ser-RAY-nah. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "serene, calm". Used by Roman Christians. See also Sirena. Tennis player Serena Williams.

Serena has 13 variant forms: Cerena, Reena, Sarina, Saryna, Sereena, Serenah, Serene, Serenity, Serenna, Serina, Serinah, Serinna and Seryna.

Baby names that sound like Serena are Sarena and Syrena.

Serena is a very popular female first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Serena. Click here to compare Serena with related baby names.