Azeneth

Azeneth is a form of Asenath used in Spanish-speaking naming traditions. The older name is Egyptian and is generally explained as “belonging to Neith,” referring to an ancient Egyptian goddess. Its journey into the Bible and then into other languages gives the modern spelling several layers of history.

In Genesis, Asenath is Joseph’s Egyptian wife and the mother of Manasseh and Ephraim. Her role places the name within the family stories at the heart of that book, while its origin remains Egyptian. Azeneth preserves a connection with that biblical figure through a distinctive spelling. Families considering it can compare Asenath and Aseneth as well, especially if they want the written form to match a particular language or family tradition.