Asenath

Asenath (אָסְנַת) is a historical female first name with biblical origins that comes from ancient Egypt. Its figurative meaning is 'the possession of the goddess Neith.'

What does the name Asenath mean?

The name Asenath (אָסְנַת) is a biblical first name with ancient Egyptian roots. It means in a figurative sense 'the possession of the goddess Neith.' The origin can be found in ancient Egyptian, where the components js (𓇋𓋴), meaning 'that for,' and Nit for 'Neith' are combined. Asenath represents an older form of Isis-Neith, an ancient Egyptian goddess also known as Aset (Isis) in her warrior aspect. In the Old Testament, Asenath is mentioned as the wife of Joseph. Other variants of the name include Asnath, Osnat, Aseneth, and Asenneth.

Where does the name Asenath come from?

The etymology of Asenath shows that it is a female first name with ancient Egyptian origin, meaning 'the possession of the goddess Neith.' The ancient Egyptian

How do you pronounce Asenath?

The pronunciation of Asenath is compact and somewhat angular. It is typically pronounced as 'A-se-nat' [ˈaːzənaːt] or 'A-se-nath,' with the name starting with an open, clear vowel. The distinctive '-th' at the end provides a pronounced conclusion. Overall, the name conveys a clear impression that is short, structured, and well-defined.

Popularity

In Germany, Asenath is a rare first name. According to the ranking of the most common female baby names, it ranked 4,092nd in 2015. In the last ten years, Asenath has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 11,574th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ase / Asena