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Azeneth

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Pronounced AZ-uh-neth /ˈæz.ə.nɛθ/High

Meaning: belonging to Neith, gift of the goddess NeithHigh

In 30 seconds: Azeneth is a variant of Asenath, the Egyptian name meaning belonging to Neith. In the Bible, Asenath was the Egyptian wife of Joseph, son of Jacob, one of the rare cross-cultural unions in Scripture.
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Origin HighEgyptian, Hebrew
Meaningbelonging to Neith, gift of the goddess Neith
U.S. rank (2024)#2403 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births75 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,478

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200319692024

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

History & Origin

Azeneth is a Spanish-language variant of Asenath, the Egyptian-Hebrew name from Genesis. Asenath was the daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, and the wife of Joseph.

Azeneth has appeared in US records primarily in Latino communities with biblical heritage.

Did you know? The goddess Neith was one of Egypt's oldest deities, revered as the goddess of war, hunting, and weaving — and Asenath's name meaning gift of Neith placed her under the divine protection of this ancient goddess.
Overall data confidence 82%
Brown, Driver, Briggs Hebrew Lexicon — reference for AzenethBehind the Name: Asenath — name etymology referenceOxford Egyptian Dictionary — reference for Azeneth

Variations

AsenathAsenethAsnat

Nicknames

AzeNeth

Famous Bearers

  • ★Asenath (biblical)
    Asenath, the Egyptian wife of the patriarch Joseph and mother of Manasseh and Ephraim in the Book of Genesis.

If you like Azeneth…

Senay— similar Afro-Semitic name of similar sound
Anath— biblical Egyptian name of similar heritage
Zara— short biblical name
Azariyah— similar -iyah ending name
Anara— similar -ara ending name

Frequently Asked

What does Azeneth mean?

Azeneth means belonging to Neith or gift of the Egyptian goddess Neith, as a variant of Asenath from the Book of Genesis.

How do you pronounce Azeneth?

Azeneth is pronounced AZ-uh-neth (/ˈæz.ə.nɛθ/), with three syllables.

Is Azeneth a girl's name?

Yes, Azeneth is a feminine name.

How popular is the name Azeneth?

Azeneth appears in US records primarily in Latino communities with biblical heritage.