Pinhas
Pinhas is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew, probably from Egyptian origin, meaning “Probably 'the Nubian' in Egyptian”.
| Meaning | Probably 'the Nubian' in Egyptian |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, probably from Egyptian |
| Written as | פִּינְחָס |
| Pronunciation | peen-HAHS |
| Tradition | Jewish |
| Used in | Israel, United States |
Meaning and origin of Pinhas
Pinhas is the Hebrew form of Phinehas, the grandson of Aaron who, in Numbers 25, acted zealously to stop a plague and was promised an everlasting covenant of priesthood. A Torah portion is named after him. Most scholars derive the name from Egyptian pa-nehasi, 'the Nubian' or 'the dark-skinned one'. It was also the name of a son of the priest Eli.
Is Pinhas a Jewish name?
Pinhas is a biblical name, borne by the priest Phinehas whose zeal is described in Numbers 25 and in the Torah portion Pinchas.
How popular is Pinhas?
Used in Israel and in Orthodox communities.
Gifts with the name Pinhas
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Spellings and variants of Pinhas
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pinhas mean?
Pinhas means 'Probably 'the Nubian' in Egyptian'. It is of Hebrew, probably from Egyptian origin.
Is Pinhas a Jewish name?
Pinhas is a biblical name, borne by the priest Phinehas whose zeal is described in Numbers 25 and in the Torah portion Pinchas.
How do you pronounce Pinhas?
Pinhas is pronounced peen-HAHS.
Is Pinhas a boy or girl name?
Pinhas is usually a boy name.