English word serene comes from Latin -anus, Old French serrit, Vulgar Latin seranum, and later Old French serein (Evening Serene, calm, tranquil.)
You can also see our other etymologies for the English word serene. Currently you are viewing the etymology of serene with the meaning: (Noun) A fine rain from a cloudless sky after sunset.A fine rain from a cloudless sky after sunset
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -anus | Latin (lat) | Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin. |
| serrit | Old French (fro) | |
| seranum | Vulgar Latin (la-vul) | |
| serein | Old French (fro) | Evening Serene, calm, tranquil. |
| serene | English (eng) | A fine rain from a cloudless sky after sunset. |