Pronunciation | English: /səˈriːnə/ sə-REE-nə Latin: [sɛˈreːna] Italian: [seˈreːna] |
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Gender | Female |
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Language(s) | Latin |
Meaning | "clear, tranquil, serene" |
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Related names | Serenity, Serenus |
Serena is a feminine given name. It is derived from the Latin word serēnus, meaning "clear, tranquil, serene". This name was borne by one of the first saints, Serena of Rome, purported wife of Emperor Diocletian.