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Asenat

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Pronounced AH-seh-naht /ˈɑ.sɛ.nɑt/Medium

Meaning: A form of Asenath — from the Egyptian, variously 'belonging to (the goddess) Neith' and 'she belongs to her father'; the wife of Joseph in the Bible; we note the deity nameLow

In 30 seconds: Belonging to the goddess Neith: Asenat is a form of Asenath. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'AH-seh-naht').
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Origin LowEgyptian
MeaningA form of Asenath — from the Egyptian, variously 'belonging to (the goddess) Neith' and 'she belongs to her father'; the wife of Joseph in the Bible; we note the deity name
U.S. rank (2025)#9521 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 113

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Asenat is a form of Asenath — from the Egyptian, variously 'belonging to (the goddess) Neith' and 'she belongs to her father'; the wife of Joseph in the Bible (we note the deity name; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'AH-seh-naht').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Hispanic families. Rare, belonging-to-Neith at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Asenath is Egyptian, variously 'belonging to the goddess Neith' and 'she belongs to her father' (Joseph's wife in the Bible) — Asenat is a form of it, lyrical and classic (we note the deity name; said 'AH-seh-naht').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Asenath — deity name; routes layered

Variations

AsenathAsnatOsnat

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asenat mean?

Asenat is a form of Asenath — Egyptian, variously 'belonging to the goddess Neith' and 'she belongs to her father' (Joseph's wife). We note the deity name.

How do you pronounce Asenat?

It's said AH-seh-naht /ˈɑ.sɛ.nɑt/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Asenat a boy or girl name?

Asenat is a girl's name.

How popular is Asenat?

Asenat is a very rare name in the U.S.

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