onomasti
6
May

Seraphim

A form of Serafeim

Serafeim, in English

Kept on 6 May.

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Origin

The story of Serafeim

Serafeim keeps 6 May.

Σεραφείμ is the Hebrew seraphim — the “fiery ones,” the burning angels nearest the throne of God.

“Fiery ones.”

onomasti · Serafeim

Key facts

Serafeim at a glance

Name day
4 name days are kept — Greek custom keeps them all
This year · 2026
Friday, 2 January · Wednesday, 6 May · Sunday, 16 August · Friday, 4 December
Next year · 2027
Saturday, 2 January · Thursday, 6 May · Monday, 16 August · Saturday, 4 December
Meaning
Σεραφείμ — “fiery ones”

Variations

Forms & nicknames of the name

One name takes many forms — the formal, the everyday, the affectionate, and the spellings that travelled abroad. Each has its own page here, and all share the same day.

Greek forms

English & romanised

Serafeim you are hereSeraphim

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