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Definition of seth

seth

/ˈsɛθ/
seth
Plural:Seths
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• noun

1

In the Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament, the third son of Adam and Eve, born after the killing of Abel by Cain; also used as a male given name.

Example

"According to the Book of Genesis, Seth was born after the death of Abel and became the ancestor of Noah."

2

An ancient Egyptian deity associated with deserts, storms, disorder, and violence, who murdered his brother Osiris and contended with Horus.

Example

"Ancient temple reliefs often depict the god Seth with a curved snout and squared ears."

• Rhymes for seth

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

In biblical usage, borrowed via Late Latin and Ancient Greek from Hebrew Sheth, traditionally interpreted as 'appointed' or 'placed'. The Egyptian deity name derives separately from Coptic and Ancient Egyptian Sutekh.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Seth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/seth
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