Seth - Names
Meaning of the name Seth
Gender:
Male
Meaning:
Placed, appointed (from Hebrew: shith)
History & etymology:
In the Old Testament Sheth, anglicized as Seth, was the name of the third son of Adam and Eve. His name means 'placed' or 'appointed', from the Hebrew word shith, meaning 'to put, to set'.
The name of the Egyptian god of chaos (Setesh) is spelled Seth in English, too.
Alternative spellings & nicknames:
Shet (Hebrew)
Similar names in other languages & name days:
USA
1st March: Seth
Famous people named Seth:
Seth Abramson (1976-) - American poet and journalist
Seth Avett (1980-) - American folk singer
Seth Bolt (1983-) - American bassist
Seth Curry (1990-) - American basketball player
Seth Gabel (1981-) - American actor
Seth Gilliam (1968-) - American actor
Seth Godin (1960-) - American entrepreneur
Seth Gold (1981-) - American reality TV show star
Seth Green (1974-) - American actor
Seth Helgeson (1990-) - American hockey player
Seth Jones (1994-)- American hockey player
Seth MacFarlane (1973-) - American voice actor
Seth Meyers (1973-) - American TV show host
Seth Rogen (1982-) - Canadian actor
Seth Rollins (1986-) - American wrestler
Seth Smith (1982-) - American baseball player
Fun facts:
Popularity (2015)
USA: 278th
England and Wales: 93rd
Northern Ireland: 81st
Netherlands: 117th
Lucky colors: red, scarlet
Lucky stone: Ruby
Ruling planet: Mars
Characteristics: active, resilient, strong, mysterious, ambitious