Sophia Rodriguez

By Sophia Rodriguez
Cultural Naming Expert

Updated on September 03, 2024

Seraphim

US Popularity Rank: 17058

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: The burning one

Combine your faith and heritage with a sense of strength with this Hebrew boy's name. Seraphim means "the burning one," and refers to a class of celestial beings in both Ancient and more modern Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In Jewish scriptures, the seraphim are the highest-ranking angels of God, above angels, archangels, and cherubim, among others. Seraphim is the plural form of Seraph, which could be derived from saraf, the Hebrew verb for "to burn." These beings are known for their capacity to love, which is perfect for encouraging baby Seraphim to cherish the world and people around them.