Jente
Fact sheet
- Name
- Jente
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
The name Jente, which can be used for both boys and girls, is a Frisian short form of Johannes or Johanna. It translates to "God is gracious" but also has a literal meaning in Norwegian, where it means "the girl."
What does the name Jente mean?
Jente is a gender-neutral first name and a Frisian short and pet form of Johannes and Johanna. Its meaning "God is gracious" is also reflected in the literal translation from Norwegian as "the girl." The name is particularly common in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Where does the name Jente come from?
The first name Jente has its roots in both Old Hebrew and Norwegian, meaning "God is gracious" or "the girl." In Old Hebrew, the name is composed of 'jô' for God and 'ḥnn' for gracious. In Norwegian, 'jente' means girl. The name can be found in Belgian, Frisian, Dutch, and East Frisian languages.
How do you pronounce Jente?
Jente is pronounced like 'Yente', with a soft 'Y' and emphasized 'en'.
When is the name day of Jente?
The relevant name days for Jente are June 24 and December 27.
Popularity
In Germany, Jente is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th among the most common female first names. Its best rank was achieved in 2010 at 2,348th. Over the last ten years, Jente has been given as a first name about 10 times and ranks 7,402nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 6,302nd position.
Nicknames & pet names
Jene / Jenti
Frequently asked questions about the name Jente
What does the name Jente mean?
Jente is a gender-neutral first name that means 'God is gracious.' This meaning is also reflected in the literal translation from Norwegian, where 'jente' means 'the girl.'
Where does the name Jente come from?
The first name Jente has its roots in Old Hebrew and Norwegian. In Old Hebrew, it is composed of 'jô' for God and 'ḥnn' for gracious, while 'jente' means 'girl' in Norwegian.
How common is the name Jente?
Jente is particularly common in the Netherlands and Belgium and can also be found in Frisian and East Frisian language areas.