Peniel

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Peniel means "face of God" or "I have seen a divine face" in Hebrew. It is derived from the words "peni" meaning "face" and "el" meaning "God".
Popularity
Peniel is not a very common name and is considered a unique and rare choice. It is not ranked among the top 1000 baby names in the US or any other country.

cartoon of the name Peniel
Cartoon of Peniel

Peniel Name meanings & History

The name Peniel means "face of God" or "I have seen a divine face" in Hebrew. It is derived from the words "peni" meaning "face" and "el" meaning "God". From a biblical place name (Gen 32:30) meaning "face of God".It was also the name of a protestant missionary organisation active in Alaska. The name Peniel is predominantly used as a masculine name and is popular among Christian and Jewish families.

Zodiac Sign of Peniel: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Peniel:

P: Pensive,Partnership,Particular,Political,Passive

E: Enliven,Enlighten,Entertain,Exaggerate,Expressive,Environment

N: Nice,Nutrition,Neurosis,Neat,Nagging,Nervous,Nitpicking

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

L: Lovely,Legal,Liaison,Luscious,Languid,Lover,Lazy

Peniel is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Urban name