Seraiah is a masculine Hebrew name borne by several minor characters in the Old Testament. Its meaning, "Yahweh is ruler", combines the element sara ("to have power") with yah, a shortened form of the divine name Yahweh. Etymology The name is composed of two Hebrew roots: the verbal root śārâ (related to śar, "prince" or "ruler") and the theophoric element Yah, a contraction of the divine name Yahweh. Thus, Seraiah can be interpreted as "Yahweh is prince/ruler" or "Yahweh has prevailed." The same components appear in related names such as Seraya, the Biblical Hebrew form. Biblical Characters The Bible mentions several individuals named Seraiah: Seraiah, son of Tanhumeth: An officer who supported Gedaliah after the fall of Jerusalem (2 Kings 25:23). Seraiah, son of Azriel: A official under King Jehoiakim, commanded to arrest Baruch and Jeremiah (Jeremiah 36:26). Seraiah ben Neriah: A prince of Judah and brother of Baruch, who went to Babylon with King Zedekiah and read Jeremiah's prophecy (Jeremiah 51:59-64). Cultural Significance In the Book of Mormon, the name Sariah appears as the wife of Lehi, though spelled differently. In modern times, Seraiah is rarely used outside religious contexts, but remains a recognized OT name in the English Bible tradition. Key Facts Meaning: "Yahweh is ruler" Origin: Hebrew Type: First name (masculine) Usage Regions: English Bible (Christian usage) Related Names: Seraya, Yahweh