Phinehas
Egyptian-Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Phinehas
Phinehas derives from the Hebrew name Pinḥas, meaning "brazen" or "dark-skinned," combining the Egyptian element "pi-" (the) with "nḥs" (bronze or copper).
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Etymology
Phinehas derives from the Hebrew name Pinḥas, meaning "brazen" or "dark-skinned," combining the Egyptian element "pi-" (the) with "nḥs" (bronze or copper). The name appears primarily in Jewish tradition as a biblical figure (grandson of Aaron in the Book of Numbers) and has been adopted by Christian communities, with historical prominence in Jewish priestly lineages and later in Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jewish culture.
Phinehas currently ranks #2,594 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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