Serena
[suh-ree-nuh]
- a female given name.
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La Serena
[lah se-re-nah]
- a seaport in central Chile.
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Examples from the Web for serena
Contemporary Examples
Sloane Stephens Why You Might Know Her: In early 2013 she became the first American teenager to defeat Serena—ever.
Among the star-studded guests were Rick Ruben, Lala Anthony, Serena Williams and 12 Years A Slave director Steve McQueen.
A few blocks away, dignitaries, including Tony Blair, held court in the upscale Serena Hotel.
Serena Williams and Rihanna are undoubtedly famous women and have substantial followings.
People have taken to calling us the ‘Venus and Serena of media,’ which I think is hysterical.
Historical Examples
Serena was too busy glaring at the apron and its wearer to remember etiquette.
Cap'n Dan's DaughterJoseph C. Lincoln
Serena, if you hear yells for help this afternoon, don't pay any attention.
Cap'n Dan's DaughterJoseph C. Lincoln
He heard the applause which greeted Serena's opening speech of introduction.
Cap'n Dan's DaughterJoseph C. Lincoln
The second shock was Serena's appearance and the calm graciousness of her demeanor.
Cap'n Dan's DaughterJoseph C. Lincoln
Aunt Lavinia's will had changed their position in life, so Serena had said.
Cap'n Dan's DaughterJoseph C. Lincoln
Word Origin and History for serena
Serena
fem. proper name, from Latin serena, fem. of serenus "clear, bright, fair, joyous" (see serene).
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper