Seren (name)
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɛrən/ SERR-ən Welsh: [ˈsɛrɛn] |
|---|---|
| Gender | female and male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Welsh |
| Meaning | "star" (in Welsh) |
| Region of origin | Wales |
Seren is a Welsh female and male name meaning "star". It has become a common female name and was the third most common name for baby girls born in Wales in 2009; in 2010 Seren was the 5th most common name in Wales, and the 288th most common name for newborn girls in England.[1]
Seren is also a popular Turkish name, where it is a surname (including with a cedilla under the 'S'), and a feminine given name.
Given name[edit]
Turkish[edit]
- Seren Serengil (b. 1971), Turkish actress and singer
- Seren Şirince (b. 1991), Turkish actress
Welsh[edit]
- Seren Bundy-Davies (b. 1994), British athlete
- Seren Gibson (b. 1988), British model
- Seren Waters (b. 1990), British-Kenyan cricketer
- Seren Jenkins (b.1992), British chef
Surname[edit]
Turkish[edit]
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- Turgay Şeren (1932-2016), Turkish footballer
See also[edit]
Ceren, a cognate name in both Turkish and Welsh
References[edit]
- ^ "Welsh Girl's Name Seren". Retrieved 22 March 2012.