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The girl's name Sarafina is an alternative variant of the names Serafina and Seraphina, which are used as feminine forms of Serafin.
What does the name Sarafina mean?
The girl's name Sarafina is an alternative variant of the names Serafina and Seraphina, which are used as feminine forms of Serafin. Translated into English, it means 'the Sparkling', 'the Burning', 'the Fiery', 'the Glowing', and also 'the Fire Angel'. Sometimes, the name is also interpreted as 'the Fiery Snake'. Its origin lies in the ancient Hebrew language, derived from the terms śərāfîm (שְׂרָפִים) meaning 'fiery', 'flaming', 'glowing', 'shining', and 'noble', or śārāf (שָׂרָף) meaning 'to burn' and 'to consume by fire'. A Seraph is an angelic being, often depicted as a cobra with four wings. Exceptions: Num 21:6 (snake as a tool of God's judgment and 'bronze', healing snake); and Isa 6 ('six wings'). Other variants include Serafine, Serafinia, Serafima, Serafinessa, Seraphinia, Seraphine, Seraphia, Sarafine, Zeraphine, and Zeraphina. Common masculine forms are Serafim, Serafino, Seraphin, Seraphim, and Seraphinus.
Where does the name Sarafina come from?
The etymology of Sarafina is a feminine first name of ancient Hebrew origin meaning 'the Sparkling'. Ancient Hebrew
How do you pronounce Sarafina?
Sound & pronunciation of Sarafina: The name Sarafina is four to five syllables long and has a melodic quality. Pronounced as 'Sa-ra-fi-na' [zaʁaˈfiːna], it alternates between open 'a' sounds and a bright, stressed middle syllable. The open ending on -a provides a warm resonance. Sarafina thus sounds melodious and feminine - far-reaching and harmoniously structured.
When is the name day of Sarafina?
The name day for Sarafina is October 12.
Popularity
Sarafina is a popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2012 at 1,090th. In the last ten years, Sarafina has been given as a first name about 110 times, placing it 2,385th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,145th.
Nicknames & pet names
Fina / Finchen / Fine / Fini / Finn / Sara
Similar first names
Famous people
- Sarafina (lioness from The Lion King (Nala's mother)
- Sarafina Wollny (TV star)
Frequently asked questions about the name Sarafina
What is the origin of the name Sarafina?
Sarafina is a feminine first name of ancient Hebrew origin and is derived from the words śərāfîm and śārāf, which have meanings such as 'fiery', 'flaming', and 'to burn'.
What does the name Sarafina mean?
The meaning of Sarafina is 'the Sparkling', 'the Burning', 'the Fiery', or 'the Fire Angel'.
How popular is the name Sarafina?
Sarafina is a rather rare name, but it is gaining popularity due to its melodious and meaningful origin.