Set name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Hebrew and Old Norse
Usage: Faroese, Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian and Danish
Meaning: Appointed One, Placed and (Replacement
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What does Set mean?

Rare boy name Set came from Hebrew and Old Norse is used in Swedish, Faroese, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish. Set is resulted from Seth. Seth is form of Σηθ, a Greek Form of the Hebrew Name שֵׁת = Placed, Appointed, Supplanting One in Latin language.

Also Seth is form of Σεθ, a Greek Form of the Egyptian Name Setekh = Pillar, Column in Nordic language. Rare Seth's origin is Hebrew, meaning of Seth is "Appointed One and (Replacement".

Variants of Set

Seth, Seath

How popular is the name Set?

Set is a rare baby name in United States and may not be used now. But Set is a popular baby name in Cambodia where every 1 in 1000 have the name.

As per our evaluation, over 30000 babies have been bestowed Set around the globe.

YearRankBirths
202297757
2020119785
2019121175
2004113515
199792645
[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Set in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Finland1128200

What numbers say about Set?

You hypnotize people with your eyes and the way you talk. Taking into consideration your communication skills and charisma, you won't have a problem to attract attention and spread awareness. Harmony and balance matter to you. Don't take life too seriously. You should take a deep breath from time to time, and slow down. You can easily adapt to new people and new environments. You are also a great storyteller and always share the best experiences.

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  •  Inghard means Nordic God Ingwio or Hard is used as a baby boy name which is substantially used in Norwegian, Finnish and Swedish has origin in Old High German
  •  Saksi is equivalent of Saxi in Faroese language
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Famous people named Set

  • Set Persson, Swedish communist leader
  • Set Fire to Flames, Canadian instrumental music ensemble consisting of thirteen musicians
  • Set Teitan, Italian musician, residing in Sweden
  • Set Your Goals, American rock band from San Francisco, California
  • Setta Keshishian in Ararat as Actress

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
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