Origin and Meaning of Asenith

Resurrection / The gift of the sun

Origin: Hebrew - Derived from the Hebrew name Osnat, which means 'belonging to the goddess Nit.'

• Asenith is found in the biblical context as the wife of Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel, in the Book of Genesis.
• The name can also be associated with ancient Egyptian mythology, referring to the goddess Nit, which links to its meaning of 'gift of the sun.'
• Asenith is most commonly found in Jewish communities but is less prevalent in wider use compared to other biblical names.
• The name Asenith has remained relatively uncommon in recent years, resulting in it being ranked outside the top 1000 baby names in the U.S.
• Variations of the name include Osnat and Asenath, with Osnat being the more traditional Hebrew version.