Phinehas

English

proper noun
Definitions
  • Any of a number of Old Testament men, including a son of Eli and a grandson of Aaron.
  • rare of biblical origin.

Etymology

Borrowed from פִּינְחָס derived from Egyptian pꜣ-nḥsj (Nubian).

Origin

Egyptian

pꜣ-nḥsj

Gloss

Nubian

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