Phineas

Means “often explained as coming from an Egyptian name meaning the Nubian”

Hebrew origin

The English form of Pinchas. In the Bible, Phinehas is a priest and the grandson of Aaron.

IN HEBREW

פנחס

Hebrew number value: 198

NAME NUMBER

A name full of compassion and open arms.

SWEET NICKNAMES

Finn · Phin

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What does the name Phineas mean?

Phineas means "often explained as coming from an Egyptian name meaning the Nubian". It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.

Phineas is usually written פנחס in Hebrew. Families sometimes spell it a little differently.

Popular nicknames for Phineas are Finn, Phin.

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