Ethan Hawkins

By Ethan Hawkins
Naming Trends Analyst

Updated on September 02, 2024

Peninnah

US Popularity Rank: None

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Pearl, precious stone

Peninnah is a feminine name with roots in Hebrew and derives from the word pəninā. With the meaning of "pearl" and "precious stone," you can show baby Peninnah precisely how special they are. One of the earliest mentions of Peninnah comes in the Hebrew Bible in the Old Testament and the first Book of Samuel. Whether or not this inspires baby to choose a religious path is up to them. Either way, Peninnah's little pearls of wisdom will be appreciated in whatever they pursue.