At a Glance
- Meaning
- The Nubian
- Origin
- Egyptian via Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- PIN-khahs
Pinchas (Phinehas) is an Egyptian via Hebrew boy's name meaning “the Nubian”. It appears in our list of 200+ Hebrew Baby Boy Names — Strong, Ancient, and Rich With Meaning.
Meaning & Origin of Pinchas (Phinehas)
Meaning: The Nubian.
Origin: Egyptian via Hebrew.
A common claim: mouth of brass Actually: Pinchas is often claimed to mean 'mouth of brass', but it actually derives from an ancient Egyptian name meaning 'the Nubian'.
How to Pronounce Pinchas (Phinehas)
PIN-khahsIPA /ˈpɪnχɑːs/
Popularity of Pinchas (Phinehas)
Pinchas (Phinehas) doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
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Otniel (Othniel) · Achituv (Ahitub) · Yiftach (Jephthah) · Saul (Shaul) · Avimelech (Abimelech) · Adoniyah (Adonijah)
