What origin is the name Peniel?

Peniel comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Peniel a popular name?

Peniel is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Peniel?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Peniel — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Peniel

Q: Is Peniel a rare name?

Yes. Peniel does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Peniel

Peniel

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Peniel is a hebrew boy's name meaning "A Hebrew name meaning the face of God, signifying a place or person that has seen a divine vision.".

The meaning of Peniel is "A Hebrew name meaning the face of God, signifying a place or person that has seen a divine vision." — a boy name of hebrew origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.