Meaning and Origin
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Origin and Meaning of Serenity
User Submitted Origins
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Mississippi, U.S. says the name Serenity means "Peaceful and Calm" and is of American origin.
- According to a user from New York, U.S., the name Serenity means "Peace, calm".
- A submission from Florida, U.S. says the name Serenity means "Peace and calmness".
- A submission from Nigeria says the name Serenity means "Tranquility,peaceful disposition" and is of American origin.
- According to a user from North Carolina, U.S., the name Serenity means "Peace and tranquility".
- 7 submissions from the United States and Puerto Rico agree the name Serenity means "Peace" and is of American / English origin.
- A submission from Indiana, U.S. says the name Serenity means "Care and peace" and is of American origin.
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Serenity means "peace and quiet".
- According to a user from Alaska, U.S., the name Serenity means "State of being serene or calm".
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Serenity means "Serene".
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Se*ren"i*ty Senses- The quality or state of being serene; clearness and calmness; quietness; stillness; peace."A general peace and serenity newly succeeded a general trouble." [Sir W. Temple.]
- Calmness of mind; eveness of temper; undisturbed state; coolness; composure."I can not see how any men should ever transgress those moral rules with confidence and serenity." [Locke.]
Note: ☞ Serenity is given as a title to the members of certain princely families in Europe; as, Your Serenity.
Etymology: L. serenuas: cf. F. sérénité
- A disposition free from stress or emotion
Synonyms: placidity, quiet, repose, tranquility, and tranquillity
- The absence of mental stress or anxiety
Synonyms: ataraxis, heartsease, peace, peace of mind, peacefulness, and repose
- A female given name from English in general use since the 1990s.