Oracle or serpent's mouth
A name of Egyptian origin that was adopted into Hebrew culture. It is most famously associated with the grandson of Aaron in the Old Testament, known for his religious zeal. While its exact etymology is debated, it likely stems from the Egyptian name Pa-nehasi, meaning 'the Southerner' or 'the Nubian'.
About 51 boys were named Phinehas in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
High Priest of Israel and grandson of Aaron in the Hebrew Bible
Early American settler and prominent figure in the Plymouth Colony
