Sethe

Egyptian mythological name or variation of Seth, Hebrew
"appointed, placed"

Sethe Origin and Meaning

The name Sethe is a girl's name of Hebrew, Egyptian origin meaning "appointed, placed".

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 in Pop Culture

  • Sethe
    main character in Toni Morrison's "Beloved"