Asenet Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-seh-net /æ.sə.nɛt/
Origin: Hebrew; Egyptian
Meaning: Hebrew: 'God has set'; Egyptian: 'belonging to the goddess Neith'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Asenet has its roots in ancient Hebrew, derived from the name אֲסֵנֶת (Aseneth), which is believed to mean 'belonging to the goddess Neith' or 'she who belongs to the goddess Neith.' Neith was an ancient Egyptian deity associated with war and wisdom, and the name reflects the cultural interchange between the Hebrew and Egyptian civilizations. The name Asenet entered the English lexicon through the Greek transliteration of the Hebrew form, which was later adopted into Latin and subsequently into Old French before finally making its way into English.
Historically, Asenet is notable for its biblical connections, particularly in the Book of Genesis, where Aseneth is mentioned as the wife of Joseph, the son of Jacob. This narrative, which dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE, highlights her as a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, representing the integration of Hebrew and Egyptian cultures.
The story of Joseph and Aseneth has been retold in various forms, including the apocryphal text "Joseph and Aseneth," which dates to the 1st or 2nd century CE, further cementing her place in religious and cultural history. Culturally, the name Asenet carries connotations of strength and resilience, reflective of her biblical portrayal as a supportive partner to Joseph during his trials in Egypt.
The name has been preserved through various adaptations and translations over the centuries, maintaining its significance in Jewish tradition and literature. Asenet's enduring legacy can also be seen in the context of discussions about identity and cultural exchange in ancient times, illustrating the complexities of heritage and belonging.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Asenet was first seen in the United States in 1977.
Asenet has ranked as high as #1374 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in California.
In the past 5 years the name Asenet has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Asenet is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Asenet was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Asenet (2014)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Asenet.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 1977 | 5 |