Osnat
Osnat is a Jewish girl name of Egyptian, via Hebrew origin, meaning “Belonging to Neith (Egyptian goddess)”.
| Meaning | Belonging to Neith (Egyptian goddess) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Egyptian, via Hebrew |
| Written as | אָסְנַת |
| Pronunciation | os-NAHT |
| Tradition | Jewish, Christian |
| Used in | Israel |
Meaning and origin of Osnat
Osnat is the Hebrew form of Asenath, the Egyptian wife of Joseph in Genesis 41 and mother of Ephraim and Manasseh. Scholars usually explain the name as Egyptian, meaning 'belonging to Neith', a goddess; the old 'belonging to God' is a softened reading. Later Jewish tradition told that she was a daughter of Dinah, and the romance Joseph and Aseneth describes her conversion. Osnat is a familiar name in modern Israel.
Is Osnat a Jewish name?
Osnat is a biblical name, from Genesis 41:45. Jewish families honour her as the mother of two tribes of Israel.
How popular is Osnat?
Used in Israel, especially among women born from the 1950s to 1980s.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Osnat mean?
Osnat means 'Belonging to Neith (Egyptian goddess)'. It is of Egyptian, via Hebrew origin.
Is Osnat a Jewish name?
Osnat is a biblical name, from Genesis 41:45. Jewish families honour her as the mother of two tribes of Israel.
How do you pronounce Osnat?
Osnat is pronounced os-NAHT.
Is Osnat a boy or girl name?
Osnat is usually a girl name.