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By Sophie Kihm · Oct 2026

Sethe

OriginEgyptian mythological name or variation of Seth, Hebrew
Meaning"appointed, placed"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked

Below 5 births

US rank · boysUnranked

Below 5 births

About Sethe

Author Toni Morrison is an acknowledged master of naming, and Sethe, the name of one of the main characters of Beloved, which can be pronounced as Seth or Seth-eh, relates to the male biblical name Seth but is also the name of the Egyptian god of confusion.

Sethe is also given to boys.

Pronounced SETH; SETH-uh.

As of October 2026, Sethe ranked #14051 in US births in 2007 SSA, peaked at #8084 in 2000.

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Sethe in pop culture

  • SetheGirl

    main character in Toni Morrison's "Beloved"

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