Perna

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of Perna is not entirely clear, but it is believed to refer to something related to the leg or foot in Sanskrit.

cartoon of the name Perna
Cartoon of Perna

Perna Name meanings & History

Perna is a surname that also has roots in Sanskrit. The meaning of Perna is not entirely clear, but it is believed to refer to something related to the leg or foot in Sanskrit. Derived from Greek pernas "to pass", this name was historically given to a girl with older sisters whose parents desperately hoped for a son. They "were literally praying for the curse of daughters to pass". Perna can be used as both a first name and a surname. As a first name, it is most often used in South America and parts of Europe.

Zodiac Sign of Perna: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Perna:

P: Partnership,Pensive,Passive,Political,Particular

E: Environment,Entertain,Expressive,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Enliven

R: Resourceful,Restless,Rational,Reason

N: Nutrition,Neurosis,Nitpicking,Neat,Nagging,Nervous,Nice

A: Argumentative,Angry,Ambitious,Action,Aggressive,Assertive

Perna is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Rough name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

There are few famous people with the first name Perna, but it is a common surname. Some notable individuals with the surname Perna include Italian footballer Stefano Perna, American cinematographer Richard Perna, and Argentine composer Eduardo De Perna.