The singer heroine Yentl (5 letters) is a character from the 1983 musical film of the same name, directed by and starring Barbra Streisand. The story follows Yentl, a Jewish girl living in an Eastern European shtetl, who disguises herself as a boy in order to pursue her dream of studying the Talmud. Yentl's journey of self-discovery and determination to follow her dreams has made her an iconic figure in popular culture.