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Seren (name)

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Seren
Pronunciation/ˈsɛrən/ SERR-ən
Welsh: [ˈsɛrɛn]
Genderfemale and male
Origin
Word/nameWelsh
Meaning"star" (in Welsh)
Region of originWales

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

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Turkish

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Welsh

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Surname

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Turkish

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Turgay Şeren (left) in 1958

See also

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Ceren, a cognate name in both Turkish and Welsh

References

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  1. ^ "Welsh Girl's Name Seren". Retrieved 22 March 2012.