Phinehas
Phinehas: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Phinehas
- A male given name from Ancient Greek, Hebrew, or Egyptian of biblical origin.
Etymology
Uncertain. From Biblical Hebrew פִּינְחָס (Pīnəḥās); further derivation is uncertain. פִּינְחָס (Pīnəḥās) has been suggested to derive from Egyptian pꜣ-nḥsj (literally “the Nubian”), from pꜣ + nḥsj. Alternatively, within Judaism the name has been suggested to be a compound of the elements פה (mouth) and נחש (intuitive knowledge), and so meaning "oracle", but this has been suggested to be an example of folk etymology made after the fact.
How popular is Phinehas?
Since 1880, 585 boys in the U.S. have been named Phinehas. Its highest rank for boys was #2594 in 2025. In 2025, 51 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Phinehas FAQ
What does the name Phinehas mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek, Hebrew, or Egyptian of biblical origin. Uncertain. From Biblical Hebrew פִּינְחָס (Pīnəḥās); further derivation is uncertain. פִּינְחָס (Pīnəḥās) has been suggested to derive from Egyptian pꜣ-nḥsj (literally “the Nubian”), from pꜣ + nḥsj. Alternatively, within Judaism the name has been suggested to be a compound of the elements פה (mouth) and נחש (intuitive knowledge), and so meaning "oracle", but this has been suggested to be an example of folk etymology made after the fact.
What is the origin of the name Phinehas?
Phinehas is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Phinehas?
Since 1880, 585 boys in the U.S. have been named Phinehas. Its highest rank for boys was #2594 in 2025. In 2025, 51 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Phinehas a boy or girl name?
Phinehas is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 585 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.