serena

Serena is a female given name of Latin origin. It derives from serenus, meaning serene, calm, or clear, and it carries connotations of tranquility. The name is used in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and English-speaking contexts and is typically given to girls. Variants and related forms include Seren, Serenella, and Serene.

Notable people and characters with the name include Serena Williams, American professional tennis player widely regarded as one of the sport’s greatest; Serena Ryder, Canadian singer-songwriter; and Serena van der Woodsen, a central character in the television series Gossip Girl. In literature and film, Serena is the title of Ron Rash's 2008 novel about a timber baron’s wife, which was adapted into a 2014 American drama film directed by Susanne Bier, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper.

The name Serena remains in use in various countries and cultures, valued for its gentle, dignified sound. It is sometimes employed in poetry and fiction as a symbol of calm and grace.