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Seth

American  
[seth] / sɛθ /

noun

  1. the third son of Adam. Genesis 4:25

  2. a male given name.


Seth British  
/ sɛθ /

noun

  1. Old Testament Adam's third son, given by God in place of the murdered Abel (Genesis 4:25)

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Etymology

Origin of Seth

From Late Latin Seth, from Greek Sḗth, from Hebrew Shēth, a name associated with shāth “he has placed”

Example Sentences

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“I think he does it to surprise himself,” says his “Normal” co-star Henry Winkler, who befriended the actor years ago when they met at a taping of “Late Night With Seth Meyers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Seth Goldstein, an analyst at Morningstar who covers Tesla, told MarketWatch that he could see some investors trimming their portfolio in favor of SpaceX.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

The new ETF, which holds 30 stocks, was created using research produced by Ives and Wedbush managing director and director of research, Seth Basham, a news release said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

"Shifting the paradigm toward proactive prevention strategies earlier in life can meaningfully change the trajectory of cardiovascular disease and lead to better health outcomes for people decades later," says Seth Martin, M.D.,

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Hearing myself tell them about Togbe’s death, my mother’s illness, Matthew, Bright, Jack of Diamonds, Mr. Dovlo, the master, Seth, Abu, Baby Joe, and the others was almost like hearing about someone else’s life.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo