Phineas
/FIHNEEUHS/ Swahili Male
Meaning & Origin
Phineas is a Swahili name meaning "The Nubian". It originates from Angola, BW, Canada, CM, CO. 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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