- a variation of Set.
Seth
Americannoun
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the third son of Adam. Genesis 4:25
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a male given name.
noun
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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Senate candidate in Montana, Seth Bodnar, on Monday posted a video of himself shooting a Flock-style camera.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Those victories put "Widow's Bay" in position to become the most awarded comedy series in Emmys history, a record held by last year's best comedy series, Seth Rogen's Hollywood satire "The Studio."
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
San Pedro has relied on the passing of Seth Solorio, who set a school record last week with seven touchdown passes against Westchester.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Seth Goldstein at Morningstar doesn’t expect Tesla to lay out much that wasn’t already known from a high level, adding that the event would be more about offering a signal of progress.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
The hen had moved close enough for Seth to stroke her feathers with one finger.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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