Yenta

Yenta Meaning & Origin

About Yenta
The name "Yenta" is of Yiddish origin and is derived from the word "yente," which means "a busybody" or "gossip." It is often used to describe a person, typically a woman, who is known for being overly talkative, meddlesome, or involved in other people's affairs. The term has gained popularity due to its portrayal in literature and theater, particularly in the play "Fiddler on the Roof."

🌍 Origin
📏 Name Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter
Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe Logo

Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe

Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.

Save 15%-60% this holiday season

Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yenta are female.

Yenta Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANT
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0530
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y EH1 N T AH0
🌐 IPA
/yenta*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yenta in Braille

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

The name Yenta in braille

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

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

The name Yenta in sign language

Numerology