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Severina
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Severina is a female first name that is regarded as the Italian and Portuguese form of Severin. Severin itself is a German variant of the Roman name Severinus, which in turn goes back to Severus.
What does the name Severina mean?
The name Severina is considered the feminine form of Severin and means 'the Serious', 'the Strict', or 'the Conscientious'. The roots of the name lie in the Latin word sevērus, which stands for 'strict', 'hard', 'serious', and 'conscientious'. The name gained popularity through Saint Severus, who is regarded as the first bishop of Ravenna. Related names include Severine, Severa, and Seweryna.
Where does the name Severina come from?
The origin of the name Severina is Latin and Roman, carrying the meaning 'the Serious'. The word root comes from the Latin term sevērus, which means 'strict, hard, serious, conscientious'. The languages in which the name occurs are Italian, Croatian, and Portuguese.
How do you pronounce Severina?
The pronunciation of Severina is four syllables long and melodic. The name is pronounced as 'Se-ve-ri-na' [zeveˈʁiːna] or [seveˈʁiːna]. The long 'i' in the stressed syllable brings brightness and vertical tension to the sound. The open ending '-na' gives the name a gentle, feminine touch. Severina presents itself as both classic and vibrant – a name with a clear syllable structure, elegant length, and warm radiance.
When is the name day of Severina?
The name days for Severina are celebrated on January 8, February 11, October 23, November 19, and November 27.
Popularity
In Germany, Severina is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2014, when it reached 2,714th place. Over the last ten years, Severina has been chosen as a first name approximately 20 times, which gives it a 5,715th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,917th.
Nicknames & pet names
Ina / Rina / Sera / Sev / Seve / Sever / Sevi / Sevo / Verena
Similar first names
Famous people
- Severina Kojić (singer)
- Severina Vuckovic (Croatian singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Severina
What is the meaning of the name Severina?
Severina is considered the feminine form of Severin and means 'the Serious', 'the Strict', or 'the Conscientious'.
Where does the name Severina come from?
The name has Latin roots and comes from the word sevērus, which means 'strict', 'hard', or 'serious'. It is common in the languages of Italian, Croatian, and Portuguese.
How popular is the name Severina?
Severina is a rather rare name, but it has gained popularity in some countries like Italy and Croatia, not least due to Saint Severus, who is regarded as the first bishop of Ravenna.