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Serena

American  
[suh-ree-nuh] / səˈri nə /

noun

  1. a female given name.


Example Sentences

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Serena Purdy is the by-election candidate for the left-wing New Democrats in the central Toronto district.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Ahead of Saturday’s negotiations, the city center has been sealed off and the five-star Serena Hotel has asked guests to vacate in order to host the visiting delegations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

So it’s an interesting time for a shift in tone from Morgan Stanley’s cross-asset strategy team led by Serena Tang.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

That year, Maria Sharapova, 17 and fresh off upsetting Serena Williams to win Wimbledon a few months before, lost 6-0, 6-0 in the semifinals to American Lindsay Davenport.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

Serena Joy has come out of the front door; she’s standing on the steps.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood