Peninah

pi-NIN-uh; pi-NEE-nuh; PNIN-uh

Hebrew

"pearl, coral"

Peninah Origin and Meaning

The name Peninah is a girl's name meaning "pearl, coral".

Peninah, also found as Penina and Peninnah, was one of the two wives of Elkanah in the Bible. Peninah, who had children, upset her sister wife Hannah, who did not, and in response God blessed Hannah with a baby, Samuel.

This rarely used Old Testament name might appeal to those wanting an unusual Biblical choice, with familiar nicknames (Penny, Nina, Pia, Pearl).

Famous People Named Peninah

• Peninah Arusei Kenyan long,distance runner