Serenity

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Serenity name meaning and origin

What does Serenity mean?

"A state of utter calm"

Serenity name origins:

English and Latin

Serenity means "a state of utter calm" or "quietude." It comes from the Latin word serenus, which means "peaceful, calm, or clear." The Latin word originally referred to weather conditions, but in English it's more commonly used figuratively.

Serenity first appeared in the top 1,000 girls' names in 1997 and has ranked since then, reaching the top 100 in 2009. It was most popular in 2013, when it ranked No. 52. The name has never ranked for boys in the United States.

Sources:

U.S. Social Security Administration. Undated. Popular Baby Names. https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Opens a new window

Merriam-Webster Dictionary. 2024. Serenity. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serenityOpens a new window

Online Etymology Dictionary. 2022. Serenity. https://www.etymonline.com/word/serenity#etymonline_v_30540Opens a new window

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Serenity in pop culture

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2005 sci-fi movie based on the TV show Firefly

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2019 thriller starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway

Princess Serenity

Character on the anime Sailor Moon

Serenity Prayer

Invocation widely used among people recovering from substance use disorder

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