"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters."
Christian Name · English Origin
Penn Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Penn
boy
Penn means "Enclosure; Hill head", a boy's name of English origin. The name Penn does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Penn is the fold of the Good Shepherd — green pastures, still waters, the door by which the sheep enter and find pasture.
Is Penn in the Bible?
No — the name Penn does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Enclosure; Hill head", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Penn.
Pronunciation:/PEN/
OriginEnglish
MeaningEnclosure; Hill head
What does Penn mean?
Penn is a boy name of English origin meaning "Enclosure; Hill head". Penn is the enclosure — the safe boundary God draws around His people. 'The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.' Penn is the fold where the Shepherd keeps His sheep.
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What does Penn mean in the Bible?
Penn means "Enclosure; Hill head" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Penn is the enclosure — the safe boundary God draws around His people. 'The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.' Penn is the fold where the Shepherd keeps His sheep.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Penn?
Penn is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Enclosure; Hill head" — not because Scripture names anyone Penn.
"I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture."
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Which books of the Bible mention Penn?
Penn is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Penn?
Penn is the fold of the Good Shepherd — green pastures, still waters, the door by which the sheep enter and find pasture.
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Penn name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Penn
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Penn?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Penn?
You can read every verse where Penn appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.