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The baby name Serein is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced French: /sə.ʁɛ̃/ (approx. 'suh-REN' with nasal); English (anglicized): /səˈreɪn/ ('suh-RAYN').

Serein is French in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: French: /sə.ʁɛ̃/ (approx. 'suh-REN' with nasal); English (anglicized): /səˈreɪn/ ('suh-RAYN')

What is the meaning of the name Serein ?

The baby name Serein is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced French: /sə.ʁɛ̃/ (approx. 'suh-REN' with nasal); English (anglicized): /səˈreɪn/ ('suh-RAYN').

Serein is French in Origin.

Serein is a rare French word‑name rooted in Latin serenus, “clear, tranquil.” In French it functions both as an adjective meaning calm or untroubled and, poetically, as a noun for the fine, light rain that can fall from a seemingly clear sky after sunset. The imagery evokes hush and clarity - an appealing blend of serenity and subtle weather lore - making Serein a nature‑tinged choice with a refined, airy feel.

As a given name, Serein has scant historical use and is largely a 21st‑century, unisex pick in Francophone and English‑speaking communities, favored by admirers of word names and atmospheric phenomena. Related forms include French Sereine, English Serene, and the Latinate Serena and Sereno; Sereina appears in Swiss Romansh. Welsh Seren (“star”) is a near‑homophone often grouped alongside them, though unrelated etymologically.

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Serein – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
Sweden Girls 2022 #178 2 1,568
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
JO Girls 0 #332 8 7,570
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
IQ Girls 0 #521 5 11,303
LY 0 #526 10 12,703
PS Girls 0 #539 9 10,981
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
IL Girls 0 #642 4 11,648
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
SY 0 #719 10 11,684
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
United States Girls 2023 #910 5 8,600
EG Girls 0 #1,005 5 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,012 3 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
DZ 0 #1,167 10 20,130
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440

Serein is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
AE
CM
CN
DZ

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People also ask about Serein

Serein is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Serein is a 2 syllable name, pronounced French: /sə.ʁɛ̃/ (approx. 'suh-REN' with nasal); English (anglicized): /səˈreɪn/ ('suh-RAYN').
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sereine, Serene, Serena, Serenity and Seren.
Across languages, Serein has these equivalents: Serena (Latin/Italian), Serene (English), Serenity (English), Seren (Welsh/English), Sereno (Italian/Spanish, masculine).
Yes — Serein ranked #178 in Sweden in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Serein ranks highest in Sweden (#178 in 2022).