Serena from a Late Latin name which was derived from Latin serenus meaning "clear, tranquil, serene". This name was borne by an obscure early saint. Edmund Spenser also used it in his poem 'The Faerie Queene' (1590).
Saintly namesake: Serena of Rome is a legendary early Christian martyr, remembered for her faith during the persecutions of the Roman Empire. (August 16 · 3rd century)
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