Peni: meaning of the Hebrew name
פני
Pronounced PEH-nee
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Peni
Peni is a pet form of Pnina, a precious pearl, or a Hebrew version of the foreign name Fanny. It was a common name in earlier generations.
Peni in Hebrew
Peni is written פני in Hebrew. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- פPe
- נNun
- יYod
Gematria value: 140 (Pe 80 + Nun 50 + Yod 10)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningpearl
- PronunciationPEH-nee
- Hebrewפני
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Peni was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Peni
What does the name Peni mean?
Peni is a pet form of Pnina, a precious pearl, or a Hebrew version of the foreign name Fanny. It was a common name in earlier generations.
How do you pronounce Peni?
Peni is pronounced PEH-nee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Peni in Hebrew?
Peni is written פני in Hebrew.
What is the gematria of Peni?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling פני adds up to 140 (Pe 80 + Nun 50 + Yod 10).
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