Meaning and Origin
What does the name Serene mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Serene
User Submitted Origins
Arabic
52%
Latin
26%
English
19%
Korean
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Illinois, U.S., the name Serene means "Calm, beautiful".
- According to a user from Ohio, U.S., the name Serene is of Arabic origin and means "A girl full of beauty and splendor".
- According to a user from Colorado, U.S., the name Serene is of English origin and means "Calm, peaceful".
- A submission from Canada says the name Serene means "White flower indigenous to Palestine. The name is of Aramaic origin & was adopted into the Arabic language" and is of Arabic origin.
- According to a user from Michigan, U.S., the name Serene is of Latin origin and means "The name Serene is a Latin baby name. In Latin the meaning of the name Serene is: Tranquil".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
adjective Se*rene"
Senses
- Bright; clear; unabscured; as, a serene sky."The moon serene in glory mounts the sky." [Pope.]"Full many a gem of purest ray serene The dark unfathomed caves of ocean bear." [Gray.]
- Calm; placid; undisturbed; unruffled; as, a serene aspect; a serene soul.
Note: ☞ In several countries of Europe, Serene is given as a tittle to princes and the members of their families; as, His Serene Highness.
Etymology: L. serenus to grow dry, Gr. ��� hot, scorching
noun Se*rene"
Senses
- Serenity; clearness; calmness.(Poetic)"The sereneof heaven." [Southey.]"To their master is denied To share their sweet serene." [Young.]
- Evening air; night chill.(Obs)"Some sereneblast me." [B. Jonson.]
Etymology: F. serein evening dew or damp. See Serein
verb Se*rene"
To make serene.
Etymology: L. serenare
Other Dictionary Sources
- Completely clear and fine ("serene skies and a bright blue sea")
- Not agitated; without losing self-possession ("he remained serene in the midst of turbulence" and "a serene expression on her face")
Wiktionary
From Middle English, from Latin serēnus (“clear, cloudless, untroubled”).
- (poetic) Serenity; clearness; calmness.
- Evening air; night chill.
Old French serein (“evening”), Vulgar Latin *serānum (from substantive use of sērum, neuter of sērus (“late”)) + -ānus suffix.
- A fine rain from a cloudless sky after sunset.
serene was also found in the following language(s): Dutch, Esperanto, Italian, Latin, and Spanish