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Hebrew · Boy name

Seth

“appointed”

About the name Seth

Seth is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning ‘appointed’ or ‘placed.’ In the Bible, Seth is the third son of Adam and Eve, born after Abel’s death, and is considered an important figure in the genealogies of the Old Testament.

Meaning
appointed
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
SETH(1 syl.)

Variants and spellings

No common variant spellings are widely recorded.

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Middle names for Seth

  • Seth Michael
  • Seth James
  • Seth Alexander
  • Seth David
  • Seth Thomas

Questions about Seth

What does Seth mean?
Seth is a Hebrew name meaning "appointed".
How do you pronounce Seth?
Seth is pronounced SETH, with emphasis on the first syllable.

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