Phineas
/FIHNEEUHS/ Swahili Male
Meaning & Origin
Phineas is a Swahili name meaning "The Nubian". Likely Hebrew or Egyptian origin. Possibly from the Hebrew Pinchas, of uncertain meaning, or from the Egyptian Pa-nehasi, meaning 'the Nubian'.
Quick Facts
Language Swahili
Gender Male
Phonetic FIHNEEUHS
IPA ˈfɪniəs
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as FIHNEEUHS. Keep the original Swahili phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Phineas
- · Phineas Gage - Railroad construction foreman
- · Phineas Taylor Barnum - Showman
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