Pearl or precious stone
Derived from the Hebrew word 'peninnah', this name translates to 'pearl' or 'coral'. In the Old Testament, Peninnah was one of the two wives of Elkanah. While rare in the general US population, it remains a classic choice within Jewish communities.
Less common today
Penina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,841 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A wife of Elkanah in the Hebrew Bible · The Book of Samuel
Israeli businesswoman and former member of the Knesset
Israeli fashion designer and television personality
Renowned Israeli classical pianist
