What origin is the name Phinehas?

Phinehas comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Phinehas a popular name?

Phinehas is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Phinehas?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Phinehas — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Phinehas

Q: Is Phinehas a rare name?

Yes. Phinehas does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Phinehas

Phinehas

Boy

hebrew

3 syllables

Phinehas is a hebrew boy's name meaning "Variant of phineas: oracle. one of the two sons of the priest eli in the old testament; bold aspect face of trust or protection".

Parents who choose Phinehas pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "Variant of phineas: oracle. one of the two sons of the priest eli in the old testament; bold aspect face of trust or protection". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Variant of phineas: oracle. one of the two sons of the priest eli in the old testament; bold aspect face of trust or protection

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Phinehas

Very rare in US records

What does Phinehas mean?

Phinehas is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "Variant of phineas: oracle. one of the two sons of the priest eli in the old testament; bold aspect face of trust or protection".