פנינה

Pnina is an ancient and special Hebrew feminine name that carries meanings of beauty, rarity, and great value. The literal meaning of Pnina is "pearl" - a precious gemstone formed inside an oyster, symbolizing purity, beauty, and uniqueness. In Biblical Hebrew, the word "pninim" (pearls) appears as a symbol of wealth and elevated spiritual value, with Torah wisdom being compared to precious pearls. The name conveys a sense of nobility, delicacy, and spiritual elegance, expressing the idea that the woman bearing it is as valuable and special as a rare pearl. In Biblical sources, Peninnah is mentioned as one of the two wives of Elkanah, father of the prophet Samuel. Peninnah was a mother to many children, in contrast to Hannah, Elkanah's second wife, who was barren for many years. Peninnah's story in the Book of Samuel describes the family and emotional tension that existed between the two women, as Peninnah provoked Hannah because of her fertility. Although Peninnah's character is presented in a complex context, the name itself has been preserved as a symbol of beauty and fertility. In Jewish culture, the name Pnina became particularly popular among Mizrahi Jews, carrying connotations of family warmth, tradition, and connection to roots. The name Pnina carries deep symbolic meaning in Hebrew culture. A pearl is created through a long process of protection and adaptation - when a grain of sand enters an oyster, the oyster begins to coat it with layers of protective material, eventually creating a beautiful pearl. This process symbolizes the ability to transform difficulty into something beautiful and valuable, and therefore the name Pnina also expresses resilience, coping, and turning challenges into opportunities. In Hebrew literature and poetry, the pearl serves as a metaphor for wisdom, Torah, and a woman of great worth. The name is particularly suitable for parents seeking a traditional name with deep meaning, a name that connects the natural world with spiritual values, and a name that expresses the uniqueness and inner beauty of their daughter.

פְּנִינָה

Pnina | Penina | Peninnah | Pninah

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1 Samuel 1:2 - And Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children

In Kabbalah, the pearl symbolizes the spiritual light hidden in darkness, the ability to extract light from within the shells (klipot). The name Pnina is connected to the Sefirah of Malchut, representing the Shekhinah and the divine presence in the physical world. The pearl, formed inside the closed oyster, represents the spiritual process of clarifying sparks of holiness from within materiality.

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Pnina Rosenblum - veteran Israeli actress | Pnina Gary - Israeli singer | Pnina Tamano-Shata - Israeli politician | Pnina Salzman - Israeli artist

מרגלית | פנינית | חנה | רחל | שושנה | יהודית

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