Penina

Penina (פְּנִינָה) is a female first name that has its origin in the Bible and goes back to the Hebrew name Peninnah (פְּנִנָּה). The German translation of the name is 'the pearl', 'the coral', or 'precious noble stone'.

What does the name Penina mean?

The name Penina (פְּנִינָה) comes from the Bible and is derived from the ancient Hebrew name Peninnah (פְּנִנָּה). In German, it means 'the pearl', 'the coral', or 'precious noble stone'. Its roots lie in the ancient Hebrew word panin (פָּנִין), which means 'pearl', 'coral', and 'gemstone'. In the Old Testament, Peninna is mentioned as one of Elkanah's wives who had many children. Her co-wife Hannah was childless and was mocked by Peninna until she eventually gave birth to the son Samuel. Variants of the name include Penina and Pnina.

Where does the name Penina come from?

The origin of the name Penina is ancient Hebrew, with the meaning 'the pearl'.

How do you pronounce Penina?

The name Penina has a three-syllable structure and is clearly articulated. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Pe-ni-na' [pɛˈniːna]. The name begins with a bright sound that conveys lightness. The middle syllable is slightly elongated, giving the sound a calm note. The final 'a' provides an open and warm ending. Overall, the name sounds melodic and harmonious, soft and flowing.

Popularity

In Germany, Penina is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. The best placement for the name was in 2016, when it reached 4,471st place. In the last ten years, Penina has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 6,013th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,235th.

Nicknames & pet names

Peni

Famous people

• Peninah Jerop Arusei (long-distance runner)