Boy name
Seth name meaning
“appointed, placed in another's stead”
Seth means “appointed” or “placed in another’s stead.” It is the English form of the biblical Hebrew name Shet and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. The biblical explanation connects it with placing or appointing. Its principal literary association is Seth, the son of Adam and Eve.
What does Seth mean?
Appointed, placed in another's stead
In Turkish: atanmış, yerine konmuş
Seth names a son of Adam and Eve in the Bible. The same figure is known in Turkish as Şit and also appears in Islamic tradition. This spelling can additionally represent the Egyptian god Set in English, but that is a different name with a separate origin.
Origin of the name Seth
Seth is the English form of biblical Hebrew Sheth. The biblical explanation associates the name with a verb meaning to place or appoint.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Seth
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /seth/ |
Is Seth a boy’s name?
Yes, Seth is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Seth does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Seth
Famous people named Seth
- Seth Yalçın
FAQ about the name Seth
What is the meaning of Seth?
Seth means “appointed, placed in another's stead”. Seth is the English form of biblical Hebrew Sheth. The biblical explanation associates the name with a verb meaning to place or appoint.
Is Seth a boy’s name?
Yes, Seth is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Seth in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Seth nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Seth?
Seth is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Seth have?
Seth has 1 syllable and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Seth?
Seth does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Seth?
Notable people named Seth include Seth Yalçın.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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