Phanuel
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Phanuel
Phanuel means "face of God" or "God's face," derived from the Hebrew elements "panim" (face) and "El" (God).
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Etymology
Phanuel means "face of God" or "God's face," derived from the Hebrew elements "panim" (face) and "El" (God). The name appears in the New Testament as the father of the prophetess Anna in Luke's Gospel, and is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions.
Phanuel currently ranks #11,661 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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