noun

pena

Pena (noun) means a traditional Meitei stringed musical instrument from Manipur, India. Example: “The musician played a haunting tune on the pena.”

noun

A traditional Meitei stringed musical instrument from Manipur, India.

"The musician played a haunting tune on the pena."

A surname of Spanish origin.

"Her grandfather, Mr. Pena, emigrated from Spain in the 1950s."

How to use pena

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a traditional Manipuri stringed instrument, or a Spanish-origin surname.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Manipuri ꯄꯦꯅꯥ (penā).

Rhymes for pena

Xena vena Jena Lena gena Sena Dena Siena hyena arena Elena veena

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pena” mean?

The word “pena” means a traditional Meitei stringed musical instrument from Manipur, India. In plain terms, either a traditional Manipuri stringed instrument, or a Spanish-origin surname.

How do you use “pena” in a sentence?

Here is “pena” used in a sentence: “The musician played a haunting tune on the pena.”

What part of speech is “pena”?

“Pena” is a noun.

How many meanings does “pena” have?

“Pena” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a traditional Meitei stringed musical instrument from Manipur, India.