Seraphim \s(e)-ra-phim\ as a boy's name is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Seraphim is "burning ones". In Jewish scriptures, the seraphim are the highest-ranking angels of God (above angels, archangels, cherubim, etc.). They have six wings and are noted for their zealous love. There were two Saints Seraphim, one a 17th-century Italian, one an 18th-century Russian mystic.

Seraphim has 6 variant forms: Sarafino, Saraph, Serafin, Serafino, Seraph and Seraphimus.