Peninnah
Opened, noble woman
Pronunciation: peh-NIN-ah (/pɛˈnɪnə/)
What does Peninnah mean?
Peninnah is derived from the Hebrew words pen (opened) and yinah (noble woman). In the Hebrew Bible, Peninnah is the second wife of Elkanah and the mother of five sons and two daughters with him. Despite her initial difficulty conceiving and the favoritism of her rival Hannah, Peninnah is later praised by God for her great suffering and her comforting words to Hannah, which helped her to conceive and later give birth to her own son, Samuel.
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Numerology & personality
Peninnah is a 6 Life Path Number, which represents the role of nurturer, healer, and teacher in your life. You have the ability to create harmony and balance in your relationships and in your community.
Spiritual & cultural context
Symbolizes endurance, comfort, and compassion.
Peninnah, a Hebrew name, carries a sense of nobility and resilience, rooted in ancient Israelite history. It is the name of a biblical character, the wife of Elkanah, who, despite faced with the pain of infertility and jealousy, exemplified grace, endurance, and compassion. The name Peninnah reflects a strong and admirable woman, who stoically endured adversity and offered comfort to others—traits passed down through generations and celebrated throughout the Hebrew and Christian traditions.
Scriptural & traditional roots
Biblical scripture: 1 Samuel (1 Samuel 1:2-28)
Popularity of Peninnah by region
| Region | Country | Score | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | UK | 79 | 2024 |
| France | FR | 55 | 2024 |