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Phineas Name Meaning

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  • Meaning:nubian,oracle,oracle, or fortune-tellers, the mouth of brass,phineas that kids his name. it may be that the hebrew name pinchas, in the sense of "oracle". the literal meaning of the source-form "serpent' s mouth", which designates a type of oracle. the name may also be a derivation of an ancient egyptian name, panhsj, meaning "nubian". showman phineas t. barnum; the violinist pinchas zuckerman.
  • Gender:Boy
  • Origin:,english, hebrew,greek,hebrew

More About The Name phineas

The name Phineas is of Hebrew origin and it comes from the Hebrew name Pinchas, which means "oracle" or "mouth of brass". It has a rich biblical background as it appears in the Old Testament, particularly in the Book of Numbers.

In terms of famous personalities, one notable figure with the name Phineas is Phineas Taylor Barnum. He was an American showman and businessman, best known for founding the circus "P.T. Barnum's Grand Traveling Museum, Menagerie, Caravan & Hippodrome." He was also one of the founders of the Barnum & Bailey Circus, known as "The Greatest Show on Earth."

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