Meaning: Clear; tranquil; serene
The story
Serena comes from a Latin name built on serenus. Its meanings concern clarity and calm, with a long naming history independent of modern famous bearers.
Nicknames
- Rena
- Sera
- Reenie
- Ren
Spellings & variants
- Serina
Famous namesakes
- Serena WilliamsTennis player
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Serena comes from Italian and Latin.
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