Phineas or Fineas?
Two spellings, side by side.
Phineas and Fineas are two spellings of the same sound. Phineas is listed with the meaning "Loudmouth; oracle. one of the two sons of the priest eli in the old testament" and Fineas with "A variant of Phineas, a Hebrew name meaning oracle or mouth of brass. It is common in literary references". Phineas is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Phineas | Fineas |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Loudmouth; oracle. one of the two sons of the priest eli in the old testament | A variant of Phineas, a Hebrew name meaning oracle or mouth of brass. It is common in literary references. |
| Origin | Hebrew | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Phi-neas | Fi-neas |
| Popularity | Less often searched here | Less often searched here |
Questions about Phineas and Fineas
Is Phineas or Fineas more common?
Phineas is more often searched and saved on this site; Fineas is also used.
Do Phineas and Fineas mean the same?
Phineas: "Loudmouth; oracle. one of the two sons of the priest eli in the old testament". Fineas: "A variant of Phineas, a Hebrew name meaning oracle or mouth of brass. It is common in literary references".
How do you say Phineas?
In parts: Phi-neas. Fineas is said the same way.
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