Seraphim
/S-EH-R-AA-P-HH-IH-M/
Your Seraphim is a radiant soul, named for the "burning ones" of ancient Hebrew tradition, evoking the highest order of angels. This beloved name shines brightly in Christian heritage, especially through the revered St. Seraphim of Sarov, a beacon of spiritual warmth and grace.
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Yes — Seraphim is a Christian boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Your Seraphim is a radiant soul, named for the "burning ones" of ancient Hebrew tradition, evoking the highest order of angels. This beloved name shines brightly in Christian heritage, especially through the revered St. Seraphim of Sarov, a beacon of spiritual warmth and grace.”.
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Meaning & origin
Seraphim is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Your Seraphim is a radiant soul, named for the "burning ones" of ancient Hebrew tradition, evoking the highest order of angels. This beloved name shines brightly in Christian heritage, especially through the revered St. Seraphim of Sarov, a beacon of spiritual warmth and grace." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among Russian, European, American, Israeli families, Seraphim carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Seraphim look like?
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See Seraphim's baby portrait →What does Seraphim's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Seraphim resonates in either tradition.
Seraphim's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Seraphim's full reading →
Does Seraphim go with your family's names?
Seraphim breaks into 8 sounds: /S-EH-R-AA-P-HH-IH-M/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Seraphim sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Seraphim beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Seraphim — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Seraphim
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From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in Russian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Divine cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Seraphim
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Common questions about Seraphim
What does the name Seraphim mean?
Seraphim means "Your Seraphim is a radiant soul, named for the "burning ones" of ancient Hebrew tradition, evoking the highest order of angels. This beloved name shines brightly in Christian heritage, especially through the revered St. Seraphim of Sarov, a beacon of spiritual warmth and grace.." It is a boy name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Seraphim a boy or girl name?
Seraphim is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Seraphim?
Seraphim is of Hebrew origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Russian, European, American families.
Is Seraphim a Christian name?
Yes. Seraphim is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Hebrew origin.
What does Seraphim mean in Hebrew?
Seraphim originates from Hebrew, where it means "Your Seraphim is a radiant soul, named for the "burning ones" of ancient Hebrew tradition, evoking the highest order of angels. This beloved name shines brightly in Christian heritage, especially through the revered St. Seraphim of Sarov, a beacon of spiritual warmth and grace.."
What are common nicknames for Seraphim?
Common short forms of Seraphim include Sera.
What is the numerology of Seraphim?
Seraphim has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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