Gent

Gent Meaning & Origin

About Gent
The name "Gent" is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "gent" which means "gentle" or "kind" in English. It is often used as a given name for boys and is associated with qualities such as tenderness, compassion, and a gentle nature. The name "Gent" reflects a person who is known for their kindness and gentle demeanor.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Name Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gent are male.

Gent Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
JNT
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
GA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
G053
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 N T
๐ŸŒ IPA
/สคษ›nt/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('JNT', 'KNT')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gent in Braille

Here's how to represent Gent in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Gent in braille

How to Spell the Name Gent in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Gent using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gent in sign language

Numerology