Seth
שֵׁת
From Hebrew Shet, read as "placed" or "appointed".
Meaning and origin
Seth is the Hebrew name of Adam and Eve's third son in Genesis, given to him, the text says, because he was appointed in place of his murdered brother Abel.
How to pronounce Seth
| Hebrew | SHET /ʃet/ |
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