Origin of life can have different meanings depending on the context:

• Origin of life focuses on modern scientific research on the origin of life.
• Panspermia is a theory that suggests that the seeds of life are prevalent throughout the universe and life on Earth began by such seeds landing on Earth and propagating.
• For a detailed discussion of beliefs concerning the origin of the universe and the origin of life in various religions and cultures, see creation beliefs.
• For a discussion of Christian creationist arguments and beliefs, see creationism and subpages.