Peniel
PEN-ee-el
Popularity
#9379
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
329
Peak Year
#25 in 2020
First Recorded
1997
Style
Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Meaning 'face of God' or 'vision of God' in Hebrew, Peniel is a biblical name referring to the place where Jacob wrestled with an angel.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Peniel Joseph
Prominent scholar and author on Black history and political thought.
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