Pinchas: meaning of the Hebrew name
פִּנְחָס
Pronounced pin-KHAS
Meaning of Pinchas
Pinchas is a biblical name, borne by Pinchas son of Elazar, the grandson of Aaron the priest, who was granted a covenant of peace.
Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, hath turned My wrath away from the children of Israel, in that he was very jealous for My sake among them, so that I consumed not the children of Israel in My jealousy.
פִּינְחָס*(בספרי ספרד ואשכנז נהוג לכתוב פִּינְחָס ביו״ד זעירא) בֶּן־אֶלְעָזָר בֶּן־אַהֲרֹן הַכֹּהֵן הֵשִׁיב אֶת־חֲמָתִי מֵעַל בְּנֵי־יִשְׂרָאֵל בְּקַנְאוֹ אֶת־קִנְאָתִי בְּתוֹכָם וְלֹא־כִלִּיתִי אֶת־בְּנֵי־יִשְׂרָאֵל בְּקִנְאָתִי׃
Pinchas in Hebrew
Pinchas is written פנחס in Hebrew (with vowel points: פִּנְחָס). Other spellings: פינחס. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- פPe
- נNun
- חHet
- סSamekh
Gematria value: 198 (Pe 80 + Nun 50 + Het 8 + Samekh 60)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningbiblical priestly name
- Pronunciationpin-KHAS
- Hebrewפנחס
- Syllables2
- Other spellingsפינחס
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Pinchas ranked #93 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (181 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #86, in 2023.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 93 | 181 |
| 2023 | 86 | 198 |
| 2022 | 96 | 178 |
| 2021 | 106 | 173 |
| 2020 | 102 | 171 |
| 2019 | 107 | 174 |
| 2018 | 101 | 175 |
| 2017 | 111 | 167 |
| 2016 | 107 | 180 |
| 2015 | 116 | 147 |
| 2014 | 97 | 180 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Pinchas
What does the name Pinchas mean?
Pinchas is a biblical name, borne by Pinchas son of Elazar, the grandson of Aaron the priest, who was granted a covenant of peace.
How do you pronounce Pinchas?
Pinchas is pronounced pin-KHAS in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Pinchas in Hebrew?
Pinchas is written פנחס in Hebrew (with vowel points: פִּנְחָס). Other spellings: פינחס.
Is Pinchas a biblical name?
Yes. Pinchas appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Numbers 25:11.
How popular is the name Pinchas in Israel?
In 2024, Pinchas ranked #93 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (181 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #86, in 2023. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Pinchas?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling פנחס adds up to 198 (Pe 80 + Nun 50 + Het 8 + Samekh 60).
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