Pinkas

Pinkas represents a form of the biblical name Pinhas (Hebrew פִּינְחָס), whose roots lie in Egyptian, where it is translated as "the dark-skinned one" or "the Nubian." The Bible features two prominent bearers of this name.

What does the name Pinkas mean?

The name Pinkas is a derivation of the biblical name Pinhas (Hebrew פִּינְחָס), which translates from Egyptian as "the dark-skinned one" or "the Nubian." In biblical tradition, there are two important figures with this name: one is Pinhas, the son of Eleazar and grandson of the first Israelite high priest Aaron, and the other is Pinhas, the son of the high priest Eli. Pinkas is mainly found in Israel and in German-speaking regions, but it is not widely used. Other variants of Pinhas include Phineas, Phinehas, Pinehas, and Pinkus.

Where does the name Pinkas come from?

The name Pinkas has Egyptian origins and means "the dark-skinned one" or "the Nubian." It is rooted in several languages: Egyptian, biblical, German, Hebrew, Israeli, and Jewish.

How do you pronounce Pinkas?

The pronunciation of Pinkas is distinctive and consists of two syllables. The name is pronounced "Pin-kas" [ˈpɪŋkas], with the consonant cluster "nk" giving the sound a noticeable intensity and providing a certain strength to the name. The ending "-as" ensures a clear and slightly open finish, which softens the strictness of the name somewhat. Overall, Pinkas conveys a strong and edgy impression – concise, independent, and with a robust sound structure.

Popularity

In Germany, Pinkas is considered a rare first name. In 2010, it ranked 2,204th on the list of the most common male first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Pinkas was given as a first name in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 8,037th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Kas / Pinkie / Pinky

Famous people

• Pinchas Zukerman (violinist)
• Pinkas Braun (actor)