Phinehas is a male name of Greek origin, meaning "Face of Protection." In the Hebrew Bible, Phinehas was a priest during the Exodus journey of the Israelites, known for his zeal against heresy and idolatrous practices. He is commended for his courageous act of executing an Israelite man and a Midianite woman, which stopped a plague sent by Yahweh. Phinehas later became the third High Priest of Israel and led an Israelite army against the Midianites. He is venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. The name "Phinehas" likely comes from the Egyptian name Pa-nehasi, and it is associated with loyalty, bravery, and divine recognition.