Senait is an Ethiopian given name of Amharic origin, meaning 'water'. It is predominantly used among the Amhara ethnic group and has gained global recognition due to its uniqueness and melodic sound. The name Senait is believed to have been brought into prominence during the reign of Emperor Menelik II in the late 19th century. Today, it is celebrated worldwide, with notable bearers including Ethiopian-American model and actress Senait Gessese.
The name Senait experienced a resurgence in popularity between the years 1994 and 2004, with peaks of nine births in 1994 and six births in both 2004 and 2008. However, it saw a dip to five births in 1997. Overall, there were thirty-eight children named Senait born during this period.