Peninit: meaning of the Hebrew name

פְּנִינִית

Pronounced pnee-NEET

Meaning of Peninit

Peninit means a small, shining pearl. It is an extended form of the name Penina, after the gem that forms in the depths of the sea.

Peninit in Hebrew

Peninit is written פנינית in Hebrew (with vowel points: פְּנִינִית). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • פPe
  • נNun
  • יYod
  • נNun
  • יYod
  • תTav

Gematria value: 600 (Pe 80 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Tav 400)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginHebrew
  • Meaninglittle pearl
  • Pronunciationpnee-NEET
  • Hebrewפנינית
  • Syllables3

Popularity in Israel

Peninit 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 Peninit

What does the name Peninit mean?

Peninit means a small, shining pearl. It is an extended form of the name Penina, after the gem that forms in the depths of the sea.

How do you pronounce Peninit?

Peninit is pronounced pnee-NEET in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Peninit in Hebrew?

Peninit is written פנינית in Hebrew (with vowel points: פְּנִינִית).

What is the gematria of Peninit?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling פנינית adds up to 600 (Pe 80 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Nun 50 + Yod 10 + Tav 400).

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This name in Hebrew: פנינית