Name Yente Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Yente

Yente is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Yente?

Yente is a Yiddish name and became famous through the musical “Fiddler on the Roof” (1964).

What does the name Yente mean?

Yente means “noble”, “aristocratic” (from French “gentille” or Italian “gentile”). Through the musical, in which Yente is the name of a gossipy matchmaker, the name also got the meaning “gossiper”.

Pronunciation of Yente

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