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The baby name Serine is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /səˈriːn/ (suh-REEN).

Serine is Latin in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: /səˈriːn/ (suh-REEN)

What is the meaning of the name Serine ?

The baby name Serine is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /səˈriːn/ (suh-REEN).

Serine is Latin in Origin.

Serine blends several naming paths. In Scandinavia, it appears as a variant of Severine/Sørine, the feminine of Severin from Latin Severus “serious, steadfast,” attested in parish records from the 18th–19th centuries in Norway and Denmark. In English and French contexts, Serine is also treated as a graceful twist on Serene/Serena, ultimately from Latin serenus “clear, tranquil,” giving the name a calm, luminous meaning.

Modern bearers sometimes appreciate a science-tinged note: serine is an amino acid named from Latin sericum “silk,” evoking softness. Variants and related forms include Serena, Serina, Serene, Séverine, Severine, Sørine, Sirine/Sirin (phonetic cousins), and the diminutives Rina and Seri. Usage remains uncommon in the Anglophone world but is familiar in parts of Scandinavia and sporadically in Francophone countries. Overall meanings cluster around serenity, clarity, steadfastness, and a subtle “silk” association.

Serine has the following similar or variant Names

Serine – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
Norway Girls 2025 #118 9 453
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
Sweden Girls 2021 #182 2 1,666
NA Girls 0 #236 2 7,146
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
Canada Girls 2023 #274 6 2,824
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
JO Girls 0 #316 10 7,570
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
QA Girls 0 #339 5 15,378
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
DZ 0 #357 1,808 20,130
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
France Girls 2021 #393 13 3,185
YE 0 #395 4 8,639
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
RU Girls 0 #466 33 11,913
TN 0 #483 428 13,765
IQ Girls 0 #495 10 11,303
PS Girls 0 #540 8 10,981
IR Girls 0 #542 4 8,334
SG Girls 0 #550 37 18,916
LY 0 #552 8 12,703
CM Girls 0 #558 3 11,671
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
LB 0 #622 37 13,263
IL Girls 0 #638 8 11,648
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
SY 0 #715 14 11,684
Finland Girls 2026 #733 6 3,895
United States Girls 2024 #907 10 8,487
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
OM Boys 0 #915 4 17,948
SA Girls 0 #921 15 25,931
EG Girls 0 #936 24 14,742
MY Girls 0 #960 35 24,821
MA 0 #1,033 96 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,132 10 25,928
TR 0 #1,248 7 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,423 24 9,415

Serine is popular in 43 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
France
Canada
United States
Sweden

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People also ask about Serine

Serine is predominantly a girl's name.
Serine is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /səˈriːn/ (suh-REEN).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Serene, Serein, Sereen, Sérine and Sirine.
Yes — Serine ranked #118 in Norway in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Serine ranks highest in Norway (#118 in 2025).
Serine's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #116 in 2015 to #118 in 2025 in Norway.