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1. www.chabad.org › library › article_cdoWhat Does "Yenta" Mean? - Chabad.org

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   For most of its lifespan, Yenta has been a Yiddish female name, derived from Yentel, which comes from the French word “gentille” (gentle). In common American Jewish culture, heavily influenced by the Yiddish theater and media of the 20th century, it has come to refer to a talkative and nosy woman and/or one who engages in matchmaking. Yenta ...

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2. www.definitions.net › definition › yentlWhat does yentl mean? - Definitions.net

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   Definition of yentl in the Definitions.net dictionary. ... the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. ... all the possible meanings, example ...

3. www.jta.org › who-exactly-is-a-yenta-these-daysWho, exactly, is a yenta these days? - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

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   Feb 4, 2020 · According to the Forward’s Ezra Glinter, the Yiddish term yenta came from the name Yentl, which came from the old Italian word “gentile” (as did the modern words gentle and genteel ...

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   The meaning of YENTA is one that meddles; also : blabbermouth, gossip.

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   Look up yenta in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Yenta or Yente (Yiddish: יענטע) is a Yiddish woman's given name. It is a variant form of the name Yentl (Yiddish: יענטל), which ultimately is thought to be derived from the Italian word gentile, meaning 'noble' or 'refined'. [1][2] The name has entered American English only in the form ...

6. www.languagehumanities.org › what-is-a-yentaWhat Is a Yenta? Dictionary & Yiddish Definitions

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   May 23, 2024 · Dictionary Definitions. Authoritative sources for meanings and origins of yenta include the Oxford English Dictionary and Merriam-Webster Dictionary. The Oxford English Dictionary defines yenta as “a woman who is a gossip or busybody; Yiddish origin.” The Merriam-Webster definition is similar: “one that meddles; blabbermouth, gossip.”

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   What does Yentl mean?

   • Yentl was one of those names and is thought to come from the Italian word "gentile," meaning “noble” or “refined.” English counterparts are “gentle,” “genteel” and “gentile.” “Yentl,” a short story by Isaac Bashevis Singer, centers on Yentl, a young woman who dreams of getting an education.

   What Is a Yenta? Dictionary & Yiddish Definitions - Language Humanities

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   What does a yentile mean?

   • A older non-Jewish woman may have been called a Yentile out of respect, but the word eventually became associated with an elderly busybody who prided herself on keeping track of the personal lives of her entire community. A true yenta might also be considered a "buttinksy" or "harpy" because of her nosiness and shrewish nature.

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   Where did the name Yenta come from?

   • According to the Forward’s Ezra Glinter, the Yiddish term yenta came from the name Yentl, which came from the old Italian word “gentile” (as did the modern words gentle and genteel) — meaning not non-Jewish, but noble or refined. Over time, Yentl became yente or yenta, but the name Yentl never disappeared.

   Who, exactly, is a yenta these days? - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

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   Is yenta a Yiddish word?

   • We have long resisted writing a Yiddish definition for the word Yenta, in large part because its history as a word is not very long. For most of its lifespan, Yenta has been a Yiddish female name, derived from Yentel, which comes from the French word “gentille” (gentle).

   What Does "Yenta" Mean? - Chabad.org

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   Is the story of Yentl based on a true event?

   • Yentl is a play by Leah Napolin and Isaac Bashevis Singer. Based on Singer's short story "Yentl the Yeshiva Boy," it centers on a young girl who defies tradition by discussing and debating Jewish law and theology with her rabbi father.

   What does yentl mean? - Definitions.net

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   What makes a Good Yenta?

   • A good yenta may see herself as the neighborhood matchmaker or oracle, dispensing words of wisdom from a lifetime of experience. A bad yenta would spend her time spreading malicious gossip or inserting herself into her neighbor's most personal or intimate matters.

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8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › yentlyentl - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jul 1, 2023 · yentl (plural yentls) ... Definitions and other text are available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply.