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Asenath

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Pronounced AS-uh-nath /ˈæs.ə.næθ/High

Meaning: From the Egyptian, variously 'belonging to (the goddess) Neith' — the biblical wife of Joseph; we note the deity linkLow

In 30 seconds: Belonging to the goddess Neith: Asenath is Egyptian/biblical. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowEgyptian, Hebrew
MeaningFrom the Egyptian, variously 'belonging to (the goddess) Neith' — the biblical wife of Joseph; we note the deity link
U.S. rank (2025)#8935 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1941
Total births (all-time)≈ 493

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194118962025

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

Asenath comes from the Egyptian — variously 'belonging to (the goddess) Neith'; the biblical wife of Joseph (we note the deity link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'AS-uh-nath').

In the U.S. it appears as a biblical revival name. Rare, belonging-to-Neith at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Asenath is an Egyptian/biblical name, variously 'belonging to (the goddess) Neith' — the wife of Joseph — a lyrical, classic name (we note the deity link; said 'AS-uh-nath').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Asenath — Egyptian/biblical; deity link

Variations

AsnatOsnatAseneth

Nicknames

Aseny

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Zipporah— a sound-neighbor biblical girls' name
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Azeneth— another Egyptian name
Arizbeth— echoes that soft -th sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asenath mean?

Asenath is Egyptian/biblical, variously 'belonging to (the goddess) Neith' — Joseph's wife. We note the deity link.

How do you pronounce Asenath?

It's said AS-uh-nath /aes..nae/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Asenath a boy or girl name?

Asenath is a girl's name.

How popular is Asenath?

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

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