Good or kind
Yittel is a Yiddish diminutive form of the name Yenta, which ultimately derives from the Old French word 'gentille', meaning noble or refined. Over time, it has come to be associated with the Yiddish word 'gut', meaning good. It is a traditional name within Ashkenazi Jewish communities.
About 9 girls were named Yittel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
