Latin · Girl name
Barbara
“foreign woman”
About the name Barbara
Barbara is a name of Latin origin, meaning ‘foreign woman’. It has been used since the early Christian era and is associated with Saint Barbara, a Christian martyr. Barbara symbolizes strength and resilience, reflecting the legacy of its historical bearers.
- Meaning
- foreign woman
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- BAR-bah-rah(3 syl.)
Variants and spellings
- Barbra
- Bárbara
- Bárbra
- Barbora
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Middle names for Barbara
- Barbara Ann
- Barbara Marie
- Barbara Lynn
- Barbara Joy
- Barbara Claire
Questions about Barbara
- What does Barbara mean?
- Barbara is a Latin name meaning "foreign woman".
- How do you pronounce Barbara?
- Barbara is pronounced BAR-bah-rah, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Barbara?
- Variants of Barbara include Barbra, Bárbara, Bárbra, Barbora.
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