Peninna

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

Variation of Peninnah, Hebrew

"pearl, coral, precious gem"

Peninna Origin and Meaning

The name Peninna is a girl's name meaning "pearl, coral, precious gem".

A rare Biblical name that appears in the Old Testament as the name of one of Elkanah's wives (the other being Hannah). Meaning "pearl" or "coral", it makes for an unusual way to nicknames Penny, Pia, and Nina.