Penina
Meaning of Penina
Penina, pronounced peh-NEE-nah (/pɛˈniːnə/), derives from the Hebrew peninah, meaning “pearl,” and surfaces in the Book of Samuel as Elkanah’s second wife. In the United States its usage has held a quietly steady course—peaking at 39 newborns (rank 905) in 2022 and registering 30 (rank 920) in 2024—suggesting a choice that values substance over showiness. Phonetically elegant yet concise, Penina evokes the pearl‐laden motifs of Persian art and poetry, where such gems symbolize hidden wisdom and enduring grace. Analytically speaking, the name strikes a balance between historical depth, linguistic clarity, and an unobtrusive exotic flair, offering parents a subtly distinguished option that doesn’t clamour for the spotlight.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as peh-NEE-nah (/pɛˈniːnə/)
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Notable People Named Penina
| Penina Muhando - |
