Pnina
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- Name
- Pnina
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
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The name Pnina is a derived form of the biblical Hebrew name Penina, which has its origin in Peninnah (פְּנִנָּה). The name is translated as 'the pearl'.
What does the name Pnina mean?
Pnina is a short form of the biblical Hebrew name Penina, which is derived from Peninnah (פְּנִנָּה). Its meaning is 'the pearl'. The roots of the name can be found in the ancient Hebrew word panin (פָּנִין), which means 'pearl', 'coral', and 'gemstone'. In the Old Testament, Pnina was one of the wives of Elkanah, the father of Samuel. An alternative spelling is Peninna.
Where does the name Pnina come from?
Pnina is a female first name of ancient Hebrew origin and means 'the pearl'.
How do you pronounce Pnina?
Pni-na, similar to 'Pni' and 'na' stressed.
Popularity
In Germany, Pnina is a rare first name. In 2016, it ranked 4,471st in the list of the most popular female baby names. The name reached its highest ranking in 2012 at 3,656th place. In the last ten years, Pnina has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,043rd.
Famous people
- Pnina Gary (actress from Israel)
- Pnina Moed Kass (Israeli author)
- Pnina Rosenblum (Israeli singer and model)
- Pnina Salzman (pianist from Israel)
- Pnina Tamano-Schata (Israeli politician)
- Pnina Tamano-Shata (Israeli politician)
Frequently asked questions about the name Pnina
What is the origin of the name Pnina?
Pnina is a female first name of ancient Hebrew origin and means 'the pearl'.
What does the name Pnina mean?
The meaning of Pnina is derived from the ancient Hebrew word 'panin', which means 'pearl', 'coral', or 'gemstone'.
How popular is the name Pnina?
The popularity of the name Pnina varies, but it can be found in Hebrew-speaking countries as well as in some Italian communities.