♂ Name Phineas

Q: What does the name Phineas mean?

Phineas means 'dark skinned', 'black' (from Egyptian 'nḥśj') and 'Nubian' (from Egyptian 'Panhsj'). Some sources state that Fineas also means 'serpent's mouth'.

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Phineas is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Phineas come from?

Phineas derived from the biblical names Pinhas or Pinkas (and not from the Greek name Phineus).

What does the name Phineas mean?

Phineas means “dark skinned”, “black” (from Egyptian “nḥśj”) and “Nubian” (from Egyptian “Panhsj”). Some sources state that Fineas also means “serpent’s mouth”.

Pronunciation of Phineas

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Variants

Fineas

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Popularity of the name Phineas

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