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Name Origin

Serge is a masculine given name of French origin. It is derived from the Latin word 'sericus', meaning 'silken'. The name evokes images of elegance, sophistication, and refinement.

frenchmasculinesilkelegantsophisticatedrefined

Famous People

Serge Gainsbourg (1928-1991)

Singer-Songwriter

  • Prolific French singer-songwriter and actor known for his provocative lyrics and eclectic musical style.
  • Influential figure in French pop culture.

Serge Ibaka (1989-)

Basketball Player

  • NBA Champion with the Toronto Raptors (2019).
  • Three-time NBA All-Defensive First Team selection.

Serge Rubinstein (1943-)

Physicist

  • Known for his work on nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.
  • Recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2002.