Phinehas
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Phinehas is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Phinehas is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'oracle' or 'serpent's mouth'. It is a biblical name with significant historical associations.”. It currently ranks #3193 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2022.
What Phinehas Means
“Phinehas is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'oracle' or 'serpent's mouth'. It is a biblical name with significant historical associations.”
The Story of Phinehas
Feel the resonant power of a biblical name, a name that has called forth divine intervention and unwavering conviction for millennia.
Phinehas is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'oracle' or 'serpent's mouth.' Its significance is rooted in the Old Testament, where Phinehas, a figure of fierce zeal, intervened decisively. This name, appearing in modern data from the late 1990s, carries a weighty historical and religious legacy, bridging ancient fervor with contemporary choice.
When you say 'Phinehas,' there is a gravity, a serious resonance that speaks of conviction and purpose. It’s a name that carries the weight of ancient stories and a profound sense of devotion. For your son, Phinehas, it feels like an invocation, a name that imbues him with a deep inner strength and the courage to stand for what he believes in, a conviction you already sense in him.
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Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Phinehas
A biblical figure known for his zeal and intervention in the Old Testament.
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Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#39 in 2022
Total Births
531
First Recorded
1997
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