Names Pnina

Pnina

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Pnina means "pearl" or "precious stone" in Hebrew. It is also associated with beauty and excellence.
Scripts(How to write)
פנינה
פנינה(Hebrew)
Pronunciation
PNEE-nah(Biblical English, Hebrew)
PNEE-nuh or PNEEN-ah
pe-ni-na(Biblical English, Hebrew)
Popularity
The popularity of the name Pnina is relatively low outside of Israel. It is not ranked among the top 1000 names in the United States or other Western countries. However, it is a common name in Israel, where it is ranked among the top 50 names for girls.

cartoon of the name Pnina
Cartoon of Pnina

Pnina Name meanings & History

Pnina means "pearl" or "precious stone" in Hebrew. It is also associated with beauty and excellence. Originally biblical (see Peninnah); root and meaning unknown. In modern Hebrew, considered to be a translation of "pearl" (originally a near-homonym of the Hebrew word for "pearl"). Pnina is a popular name among Jewish families, particularly those of Israeli origin. It is often given to baby girls in commemoration of loved ones who have passed away. Pnina is also a popular name for baby girls born during the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, which celebrates the giving of the Torah.

Zodiac Sign of Pnina: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Pnina:

P: Partnership,Particular,Political,Passive,Pensive

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

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

A: Ambitious,Assertive,Argumentative,Action,Angry,Aggressive

Pnina is:

  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Serious name

Famous People

Although Pnina is a relatively uncommon name, there are some notable people who bear the name. For example, Pnina Rosenblum is a well-known Israeli model and television personality. Another notable Pnina is Pnina Tamano-Shata, the first Ethiopian Jewish woman to be elected to the Israeli Knesset.