Popularity: 25893
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: The Nubian; Oracle
Fineas is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin. Related to another name Phineas, it means “the Nubian.” Nubians are believed to be the descendants of an ancient civilization near the River Nile. By association, the meaning “the bronze-colored one” is also absorbed into the meaning of Nubian. Another reference reveals Fineas to mean “oracle,” a person or thing considered to provide wise and insightful counsel. So choosing this name for your little one can not only be a way to honor their lineage but can even point them in the direction of academic and intellectual pursuits!