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Asinat

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Pronounced AH-see-naht /ˈɑː.si.nɑːt/Medium

Meaning: A form of Asenath, the Egyptian wife of Joseph in the Book of Genesis. The name is of Egyptian origin and its exact meaning is uncertain (often linked to the goddess Neith), which we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical name: Asinat recalls Asenath, wife of Joseph (said 'AH-see-naht'). Ancient and distinctive.
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Origin LowHebrew, Egyptian
MeaningA form of Asenath, the Egyptian wife of Joseph in the Book of Genesis. The name is of Egyptian origin and its exact meaning is uncertain (often linked to the goddess Neith), which we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#15524 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 12

History & Origin

Asinat draws on Asenath, Joseph's wife in the Book of Genesis. Of Egyptian origin, its meaning is debated (some tie it to the goddess Neith), which we note — very rare in the U.S. (said 'AH-see-naht').

It appears very rarely in the U.S. Rare, biblical, and ancient.

Did you know? Asinat is a form of Asenath, the wife of Joseph in Genesis — an Egyptian name whose exact meaning is uncertain, which we note respectfully. Ancient and distinctive (said 'AH-see-naht').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Asinat — Asenath (Joseph's wife, Genesis); Egyptian, meaning uncertain

Variations

AsenathAsnatOsnat

Nicknames

AsiNat

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asinat mean?

Asinat is a form of Asenath, Joseph's wife in Genesis; of Egyptian origin, its meaning is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Asinat?

It's said AH-see-naht /ˈɑː.si.nɑːt/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Asinat a boy or girl name?

Asinat is a girl's name.

How popular is Asinat?

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

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