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Peninnah
Peninnah in the Bible — wife of Elkanah (1SA 1:2). Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “pearl; precious stone; the face”
Profile
- Gender
- female
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (1)
Peninnahproper name
- Hebrew
- פְּנִנָּ֑ה
- Transliteration
- pəninah
- Meaning
- [poss.] pearls, coral branches; woman with rich hair
- Greek
- Φεννανα
- Reference
- 1SA 1:2
- Strong's
- H6444
Family & Relationships (1)
wife
Elkanah(1SA 1:2)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Peninnah in the Bible?
Peninnah is described in the Bible as wife of Elkanah (1SA 1:2).
What does the name Peninnah mean?
The name Peninnah means “pearl; precious stone; the face” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.