Phineas

Phineas Meaning & Origin

About Phineas
The name "Phineas" is of Hebrew origin and means "oracle" or "serpent's mouth." It is derived from the Hebrew name "Pinchas," which is associated with a biblical figure known for his zeal and courage. The name Phineas carries connotations of wisdom, insight, and divine communication, reflecting its biblical roots.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Phineas are male.

Phineas Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -19.23% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FNS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 N IY0 AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɪniəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Phineas in Braille

Here's how to represent Phineas in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Phineas in braille

How to Spell the Name Phineas in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Phineas using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Phineas in sign language

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