Serey

Serey is a Cambodian given name used by people of Khmer origin. In Khmer naming practice, given names are often constructed from two or more syllables and can convey auspicious ideas, natural imagery, or positive qualities; Serey functions as one of the elements that may appear in such names. The meaning associated with Serey thus depends on the accompanying syllables in the full name and does not have a single fixed translation in English.

The name is encountered in Cambodia and among Khmer-speaking communities abroad, particularly in diaspora contexts where Cambodian names are preserved. As with many Khmer names, Serey may be combined with a second syllable to form a full personal name; the second syllable typically determines the overall meaning or nuance.

Serey has limited usage outside of being a personal name. It is not widely recognized as a place name, organization, or common noun in standard references. In fiction and media, it can be used as a character name in works with Cambodian or Southeast Asian settings, but such use is incidental and not representative of a canonical term.

Spelling variations arise from transliteration from Khmer, and Serey may appear in different forms in Latin-script texts. Without a precise context, the name remains a Khmer personal-name element rather than a widely used term with a fixed meaning.