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Peninah

OriginHebrew
Meaning"pearl, coral"
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About Peninah

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).

Pronounced puh-NEE-nah.

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