Asenat Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-seh-naht / /ɑː.sə.nɑːt/Hebrew; Egyptian
Meaning
God has made; belonging to the goddess Neith
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew tradition, Asenat is known as the wife of Joseph in the Book of Genesis, symbolizing a connection between Hebrew and Egyptian cultures. The name is derived from the Egyptian name 'Asenath', which means 'belonging to the goddess Neith', a significant deity in ancient Egyptian mythology. This dual heritage reflects the historical interactions between the Hebrew people and ancient Egyptians, particularly during the time of Joseph's story.
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Variants
- Asenath
- Asenat
International Variants
- Asenath (English)
- Asenat (Spanish)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Asenat was first seen in the United States in 2014. Asenat has ranked as high as #1374 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Asenat has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Asenat (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 12 |