Penni

Penni is a Finnish given name and surname. In Finland, it is used for both men and women, though it remains relatively uncommon in contemporary naming. The name appears in historical records, literature, and genealogical studies of Finnish families.

The term penni, written in lowercase, refers to a historical unit of currency in Finland. It was the smallest subdivision of the former Finnish markka, equal to 1/100 of a markka. The penni was in use during the era of the markka and continued to be referenced in financial records until Finland adopted the euro in 2002, after which it ceased to be legal tender. The unit’s name is preserved in historical pricing and archival documents.

Linguistically, penni is the Finnish form of the currency subunit, with the plural penniä. In English-language discussions, it is sometimes described as analogous to a penny in decimal currencies, but it should be distinguished from the English penny and from cents used in other currency systems.