Aseneth Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-SEH-neth / əˈsɛnɛθHebrew; Egyptian
Meaning
Hebrew: 'she who belongs to the goddess Neith'; Egyptian: 'gift of the goddess'
Historical & Cultural Background
Aseneth is a name of Hebrew origin, found in the Old Testament as the wife of Joseph and mother of his two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh. The name is also associated with Egyptian culture, reflecting the historical context of Joseph's life in Egypt. In Jewish tradition, Aseneth is often viewed as a figure of conversion and acceptance into the Israelite community.
Trend Summary
Aseneth has remained relatively uncommon in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Asenath
International Variants
- Asenat (Hebrew)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Aseneth was first seen in the United States in 1948. Aseneth has ranked as high as #1380 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Aseneth has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Aseneth (2014)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 5 |