Penina: meaning of the Hebrew name
פְּנִינָה
Pronounced pe-NEE-na
Meaning of Penina
Penina is a pearl, a gem formed in the depths of the sea. A biblical name, borne by the wife of Elkanah in the Book of Samuel, that expresses modest beauty and inner worth.
And he had two wives: the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah; and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.
וְלוֹ שְׁתֵּי נָשִׁים שֵׁם אַחַת חַנָּה וְשֵׁם הַשֵּׁנִית פְּנִנָּה וַיְהִי לִפְנִנָּה יְלָדִים וּלְחַנָּה אֵין יְלָדִים׃
Penina in Hebrew
Penina is written פנינה in Hebrew (with vowel points: פְּנִינָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- פPe
- נNun
- יYod
- נNun
- הHe
Gematria value: 195 (Pe 80 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Nun 50 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningpearl
- Pronunciationpe-NEE-na
- Hebrewפנינה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Penina last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2023, at #144 (96 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #136, in 2014.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - |
| 2023 | 144 | 96 |
| 2022 | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
| 2020 | 146 | 91 |
| 2019 | - | - |
| 2018 | 145 | 97 |
| 2017 | - | - |
| 2016 | 147 | 87 |
| 2015 | 149 | 83 |
| 2014 | 136 | 93 |
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 Penina
What does the name Penina mean?
Penina is a pearl, a gem formed in the depths of the sea. A biblical name, borne by the wife of Elkanah in the Book of Samuel, that expresses modest beauty and inner worth.
How do you pronounce Penina?
Penina is pronounced pe-NEE-na in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Penina in Hebrew?
Penina is written פנינה in Hebrew (with vowel points: פְּנִינָה).
Is Penina a biblical name?
Yes. Penina appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Samuel 1:2.
How popular is the name Penina in Israel?
Penina last appeared in Israel's top 150 girls' names in 2023, at #144 (96 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #136, in 2014. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Penina?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling פנינה adds up to 195 (Pe 80 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Nun 50 + He 5).
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