Seth at a glance
- Meaning
- Appointed
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- SETH
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- classic
Lucky details for Seth
- Number
- 9
- Color
- Coral Red
- Stone
- Red Coral
- Flower
- Marigold
- Day
- Tuesday
- Planet
- Mars
- Zodiac
- Aries
- Metal
- Bronze
Seth is a Hebrew name meaning “appointed”. Parents choose Seth for its 1-syllable rhythm and its association with brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Seth reduce to 9, a number linked with Mars and with people who are courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it.
Numerology
Chaldean value 9 — Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate.
Personality
Brave, energetic, fiercely compassionate
Positive Traits
Courageous, generous, stands up for people who need it
Negative Traits
Acts on impulse and needs an outlet for all that energy
Career Suggestions
Medicine, defence, sport, activism, surgery
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Sibling Names
Compatible Names
FAQs about the name Seth
What does the name Seth mean?
Seth means “appointed” and comes from a Hebrew root.
Is Seth a boy or girl name?
Seth is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Seth?
Seth is pronounced SETH (1 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Seth?
The lucky number for Seth is 9, ruled by Mars.
What are good nicknames for Seth?
Popular short forms include Seti, Sey.
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