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From: Easton's 1897 Bible Dictionary

 Zaphnath-paaneah
    the name which Pharaoh gave to Joseph when he raised him to the
    rank of prime minister or grand vizier of the kingdom (Gen.
    41:45). This is a pure Egyptian word, and has been variously
    explained. Some think it means "creator," or "preserver of
    life." Brugsch interprets it as "governor of the district of the
    place of life", i.e., of Goshen, the chief city of which was
    Pithom, "the place of life." Others explain it as meaning "a
    revealer of secrets," or "the man to whom secrets are revealed."

From: Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (late 1800's)

 Zaphnath-paaneah, one who discovers hidden things