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The baby name Sente is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SEN-teh (English respelling) — /ˈsɛnte/,SEN-tay — /ˈsɛnteɪ/,sen-TEH — /sɛnˈte/ (possible in languages with final stress).

Sente is Catalan, Spanish in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Catalan, Spanish
Pronunciation: SEN-teh (English respelling) — /ˈsɛnte/,SEN-tay — /ˈsɛnteɪ/,sen-TEH — /sɛnˈte/ (possible in languages with final stress)

What is the meaning of the name Sente ?

The baby name Sente is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SEN-teh (English respelling) — /ˈsɛnte/,SEN-tay — /ˈsɛnteɪ/,sen-TEH — /sɛnˈte/ (possible in languages with final stress).

Sente is Catalan, Spanish in Origin.

Sente is a rare, modern unisex given name with several independent roots. In Japanese (先手, sente), it denotes “the initiative” or “first move” in go and shogi; in French, la sente is a “footpath” or “narrow trail”; in Luganda, ssente means “money, wealth.” In onomastics, Sente also appears as a surname in Francophone regions and as Szente in Hungarian, the latter linked to “szent” meaning “saint, holy.”

As a first name it has sporadic late-20th/21st‑century use, often chosen for its sleek sound and symbolic resonance - strategy and leadership (Japanese), journey or wayfinding (French), or prosperity (Luganda). Variants and related forms include Ssente (Ganda), Szente (Hungarian surname form), and the phonetic cousin Senta (German, separate origin). Nicknames: Sen, Té/Te. Internationally legible and compact, Sente travels well across languages and fits contemporary, minimalist naming trends.

Sente is a rare name. Our records hold just 35 recorded uses, spread over 13 countries.

Sente has the following similar or variant Names

Sente – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
GT Boys 0 #497 3 7,625
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,232 5 25,928
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,264 9 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Sente is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
BD
BR
CO
EG

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People also ask about Sente

Sente is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Sente is a 2 syllable name, pronounced SEN-teh (English respelling) — /ˈsɛnte/,SEN-tay — /ˈsɛnteɪ/,sen-TEH — /sɛnˈte/ (possible in languages with final stress).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Senta, Senteh and Senti.
Across languages, Sente has these equivalents: Senta (related/slightly different spelling), Sena (similar-sounding name), Vicenta (possible root if Sente is a short form).
Sente is a name of Catalan origin, traditionally used in Catalonia. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Catalonia and its diaspora communities.
Yes. You won't see Sente in the national name rankings we track, which puts it well outside the mainstream.