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Peniel

♀ Girl

Pronounced PEN-ee-el /ˈpɛn.i.ɛl/High

Meaning: From the Hebrew Peniel/Penuel, 'the face of God' — the place where Jacob wrestled and saw God 'face to face'; a sacred place-name; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: The face of God: Peniel is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm. We note the sacred sense.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Peniel/Penuel, 'the face of God' — the place where Jacob wrestled and saw God 'face to face'; a sacred place-name; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2025)#10718 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 175

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020032025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Peniel comes from the Hebrew Peniel/Penuel, 'the face of God' — the place where Jacob wrestled and saw God 'face to face'; a sacred place-name (we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, classic name (said 'PEN-ee-el').

In the U.S. it appears in Christian and Ethiopian families. Rare, the-face-of-God at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Peniel means 'the face of God' — the place where Jacob wrestled and saw God 'face to face' — a lyrical, devotional name (we note the sacred sense; said 'PEN-ee-el').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Peniel — Hebrew; sacred place

Variations

PenuelPenielaPenielle

Nicknames

Peni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Peniel mean?

Peniel is Hebrew for 'the face of God' — the place where Jacob wrestled and saw God 'face to face'. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Peniel?

It's said PEN-ee-el /ˈpɛn.i.ɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Peniel a boy or girl name?

Peniel is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Peniel?

Peniel is a very rare name in the U.S.

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