Seraiah

seh-rye-AH

Hebrew

"Yahweh is ruler"

Seraiah Origin and Meaning

The name Seraiah is a boy's name meaning "Yahweh is ruler".

Seraiah is an Old Testament name attached to several minor Biblical figures. The father of Ezra the scribe was named Seraiah, as was the father of Joab. While Seraiah sounds somewhat feminine to the English speaker, as one of the few unused Biblical names, it could rise in popularity for boys.

Seraiah Popularity

• 1881 Nameberry 2023

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Famous People Named Seraiah

• Seraiah son of Azriel (Jeremiah 36:26)
• Seraiah son of Tanhumeth (Jeremiah 40:8)