Pinchas

Pinchas Meaning & Origin

About Pinchas
The name "Pinchas" is of Hebrew origin and has a biblical significance. It is derived from the Hebrew word "pinchas" which means "dark-skinned" or "bronze-colored." In the Bible, Pinchas is a prominent figure known for his zealousness and loyalty to God. He is praised for his actions in stopping a plague by killing an Israelite man who was engaged in idolatry. The name Pinchas is often associated with bravery, devotion, and a strong sense of righteousness.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Pinchas are male.

Pinchas Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 21.95% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNXS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P05202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P IH1 N CH AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/pinchas*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNXS', 'PNKS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pinchas in Braille

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

The name Pinchas in braille

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

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

The name Pinchas in sign language

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