Seraphim - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Seraphim \s(e)-ra-phim\ is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "burning ones". In Jewish scriptures, the seraphim are the highest-ranking angels of God (above angels, archangels, cherubim, etc.). They have six wings and are noted for their zealous love. There were two Saints Seraphim, one a 17th-century Italian, one an 18th-century Russian mystic.

Seraphim has 6 variant forms: Sarafino, Saraph, Serafin, Serafino, Seraph and Seraphimus.

Seraphim is a very rare male first name and is not used as a surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Seraphim. Compare Seraphim with related baby names.