What does Seraphim mean?

Seraphim as a boys' name is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Seraphim 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.

STARTS WITH Se-

ASSOCIATED WITH burning (fire), scriptures (biblical), highest (great), saints, 17th century, 18th century

Variations

VARIANTS Sarafino, Saraph, Serafin, Serafino, Seraph, Seraphimus

FEMININE FORM Seraphina

How popular is Seraphim?

Seraphim is a rare given name for males. Seraphim is a unique last name too for all people. (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Abrahim, Ebrahim, Efraim, Efrayim, Eliachim, Fahim, Gerasim, Haashim, Hashim, Ibrahim▲, Ioachim, Jachim, Joachim, Menaheim, Rachim, Rahim, Sachie, Sachio, Sahil, Salim, Saphir, Sapir, Selah, Selim, Seppi, Sergei, Sergi, Sergio, Sergiu, Serguei, Serjio, Servacio, Shakhil (see Shakil), Shashi, Strachan, Strahan and Yachim. These names tend to be more frequently used than Seraphim.