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Seth name meaning
First Name
163k
in the U.S.
since 1880
163k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Seth mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Seth
User Submitted Origins
Hebrew
57%
English
38%
Egyptian
5%
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 submissions from New Zealand and the United States agree the name Seth means "Appointed by God" and is of Hebrew origin.
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Seth is of Hebrew origin and means "Gift from God, it also means 'appointed' because Eve thought God appointed Seth to her".
- According to a user from Netherlands, the name Seth is of English origin and means "Appointed".
- A user from Ohio, U.S. says the name Seth is of Egyptian origin and means "Chaos and destruction".
- According to a user from South Africa, the name Seth is of Egyptian origin and means "Put".
- A submission from Georgia, U.S. says the name Seth means "In place of".
- According to a user from Florida, U.S., the name Seth means "Obedient".
- According to a user from New Jersey, U.S., the name Seth is of English origin and means "Blessing".
- A submission from Australia says the name Seth means "Hebrew".
- A user from Canada says the name Seth means "Chosen one".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Seth
An evil beast-headed god with high square ears and a long snout; his was the brother and murderer of Osiris. Called also Set
Other Dictionary Sources
- Evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris
- (Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
Wiktionary
From Hebrew שֵׁת (Šet, “chosen one, anointed”).
- The third son of Adam and Eve.
- A male given name from Hebrew.
- (Egyptian mythology) An ancient Egyptian god, variously described as the god of chaos, the god of thunder and storms, or the god of destruction.
Seth was also found in the following language(s): Italian, Portuguese, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Seth
Notable Persons Named Seth
Seth MacFarlane
He has had major accomplishments since 1995. Seth was given the name Seth Woodbury MacFarlane on October 26th, 1973 in Kent, Connecticut, U.S.
Seth Rogen
Seth Rogen is an actor, filmmaker, and comedian. He was most prominent from 1998 to present. Seth was given the name Seth Aaron Rogen on April 15th, 1982 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Seth Rollins
Seth was born on May 28th, 1986 in Buffalo, Iowa. Seth is also known as Lopez, Colby; Black, and Tyler; Gixx; Taj the Destroyer.
Seth Green
Seth Green is an actor, writer, producer, comedian, and director. He was most active from 1984 to present. Seth was given the name Seth Benjamin Gesshel-Green on February 8th, 1974 in Overbrook Park, Philadelphia.
Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers is a satire, political satire, news satire, improvisational theatre, and sketch comedy comedian. Seth was given the name Seth Adam Meyers on December 28th, 1973 in Evanston, Illinois.
Seth Curry
Seth Curry is a basketball player for the Sacramento Kings, Santa Cruz Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies, Cleveland Cavaliers, Erie BayHawks, and Phoenix Suns in the National Basketball Association. His ongoing career started in 2013. Seth was born on August 23rd, 1990 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Seth GabelActor
- Seth the PatriarchSaint
- Seth MoultonOfficer (armed Forces)
- Seth BullockLawman
- Seth GilliamActor
- Seth GodinAuthor
- Seth Grahame-SmithComedian
- Seth GordonFilm Director
- Shifty ShellshockMusician
- Com TruiseMusician
- Seth PutnamMusician
- Seth MorrisonGuitarist
- Seth JonesHockey Player
- Seth Gamble
Notable Persons With the Last Name Seth
Notable Persons With the Last Name Seth
Vikram Seth
Vikram Seth is a novels, poetry, libretto, travel writing, children's literature, and biography/memoir novelist and poet. He has had major accomplishments since 1980. Vikram was born on June 20th, 1952 in Kolkata.
Deeksha Seth
Deeksha Seth is an actress and model. She has had major accomplishments since 2009. Deeksha was born on February 14th, 1990 in Delhi.
Roshan Seth
Roshan Seth is an actor. He has had major accomplishments since 1964. Roshan was born on April 2nd, 1942 in Patna.
Shruti Seth
Shruti Seth is an actor, model (people), and model. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2003 to present. Shruti was born in Mumbai.
Soumya Seth
Soumya Seth is an actress. She was most active from 2011 to present. Soumya was born Soumya Seth on October 17th, 1989 in Varanasi.
Sushma Seth
Sushma Seth is an actress. She was most active from 1956 to present.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Seth | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 39.80% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 8.91% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 46.14% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.54% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.78% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 1.82% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Seth
People with the last name Seth are most frequently White or Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander
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Fun Facts about the name Seth
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