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Penina

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How to Pronounce Penina

Pronounced pə-NEE-nah /pəˈni.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Peninah, 'pearl, coral, precious gem' — a biblical nameHigh

In 30 seconds: A precious pearl: Penina is Hebrew for 'pearl, coral, precious gem'. Warm, traditional, and lovely.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Peninah, 'pearl, coral, precious gem' — a biblical name
U.S. rank (2025)#6060 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 989
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219532025

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

Penina comes from Hebrew Peninah, 'pearl, coral, precious gem' (a biblical name, a wife of Elkanah). A warm, traditional, treasured name in Jewish families.

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, pearl at the root, and treasured.

Did you know? Penina (Peninah) means 'pearl, coral, precious gem' in Hebrew — a biblical name (a wife of Elkanah); warm and treasured in Jewish families.
Overall data confidence 82%
Hebrew references — Peninah — etymology

Variations

PeninahPninaPenny

Nicknames

PennyNina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Penina mean?

Penina is Hebrew for 'pearl, coral, precious gem'.

How do you pronounce Penina?

It's said pə-NEE-nah /pəˈni.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Penina a boy or girl name?

Penina is a girl's name.

How popular is Penina?

Penina is a rare name, used in Jewish communities.

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