Serenity
/S-EH-HH-R-EH-N-IH-T-IY/
Serenity, calmness, untroubled peace, an English virtue name taken straight from the word serenity, by way of Latin serenus (clear, calm, unclouded). It names an inner stillness and tranquillity rather than a thing, and belongs to the modern wave of peaceful-quality names given to girls.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Serenity is a Christian girl name of English origin, meaning “Serenity, calmness, untroubled peace, an English virtue name taken straight from the word serenity, by way of Latin serenus (clear, calm, unclouded). It names an inner stillness and tranquillity rather than a thing, and belongs to the modern wave of peaceful-quality names given to girls.”.
Serenity is a girl's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Serenity, calmness, untroubled peace, an English virtue name taken straight from the word serenity, by way of Latin serenus (clear, calm, unclouded). It names an inner stillness and tranquillity rather than a thing, and belongs to the modern wave of peaceful-quality names given to girls." and belongs to the Peace cluster — names meaning calm, serenity, and inner stillness.
Common among British, American, European families, Serenity carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Serenity
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Serenity lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Serenity's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Serenity's saint & feast day →What does Serenity's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Serenity resonates in either tradition.
Serenity's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Serenity's full reading →
Does Serenity go with your family's names?
Serenity breaks into 9 sounds: /S-EH-HH-R-EH-N-IH-T-IY/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Serenity sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Serenity beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Serenity — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Serenity
If Serenity resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Peace cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Serenity
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Common questions about Serenity
What does the name Serenity mean?
Serenity means "Serenity, calmness, untroubled peace, an English virtue name taken straight from the word serenity, by way of Latin serenus (clear, calm, unclouded). It names an inner stillness and tranquillity rather than a thing, and belongs to the modern wave of peaceful-quality names given to girls.." It is a girl name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Serenity a boy or girl name?
Serenity is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Serenity?
Serenity is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Serenity a Christian name?
Yes. Serenity is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Serenity mean in English?
Serenity originates from English, where it means "Serenity, calmness, untroubled peace, an English virtue name taken straight from the word serenity, by way of Latin serenus (clear, calm, unclouded). It names an inner stillness and tranquillity rather than a thing, and belongs to the modern wave of peaceful-quality names given to girls.."
What are common nicknames for Serenity?
Common short forms of Serenity include Sere, Seri.
What is the numerology of Serenity?
Serenity has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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