What origin is the name Serafima?

Serafima comes from Slavic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same slavic tradition pair naturally with Serafima — for example Ivan, Milan, Luka. You can browse more on our slavic names page.

Serafima

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Serafima

Serafima

Girl

Slavic

4 syllables

Serafima is a Slavic girl's name meaning "Means burning ones; a Russian name derived from the Hebrew word for the fiery angels.".

Serafima is a girl name of Slavic origin meaning "Means burning ones; a Russian name derived from the Hebrew word for the fiery angels.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 4

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Means burning ones; a Russian name derived from the Hebrew word for the fiery angels.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

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What does Serafima mean?

Serafima is a girl name of Slavic origin meaning "Means burning ones; a Russian name derived from the Hebrew word for the fiery angels.".

How popular is Serafima?

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Brother names that go with Serafima

Ivan Milan Luka Nikolai Vladimir Aleksander

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Serafima.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Names with a similar meaning to Serafima

Serafima means "Means burning ones; a Russian name derived from the Hebrew word for the fiery angels." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
John — "John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is the name of John the Baptist and John the Apostle." (Hebrew)
Sarah — "Sarah comes from the Hebrew word for 'princess' or 'noblewoman'. Sarah is Abraham's wife in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Samuel — "Samuel comes from the Hebrew Shemu'el, usually explained as 'name of God' or 'God has heard'. He is a prophet in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)
Caleb — "Caleb is a Hebrew name, often linked to kelev 'dog', a symbol of loyalty, or to 'whole-hearted'. Caleb was a faithful spy sent by Moses." (Hebrew)