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Phineas

Boy · Hebrew · Medium name

Meaning
Oracle, Nubian, dark-skinned

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
FIN-ee-us
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew and Egyptian; meaning debated, often oracle or Nubian.

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew, Egyptian, English

Commonly used in: United States, Israel, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • PhinehasHebrew

    Hebrew form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Phineas

    Several figures in the Hebrew Bible, including a priest and a hunter.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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