Russian/Slavic · Girl name
Varvara
“stranger, foreigner”
About the name Varvara
Varvara is the Russian and Slavic form of the name Barbara, which ultimately derives from the Greek word ‘barbaros’, meaning ‘stranger’ or ‘foreigner’. The name was adopted into Slavic languages through the spread of Christianity and is commonly used in Russia, Serbia, and other Slavic countries. Saint Barbara, a Christian martyr, is a notable bearer of the original form of the name. In Russian culture, Varvara appears in folklore and fairy tales, and the common diminutive is Varya.
- Meaning
- stranger, foreigner
- Origin
- Russian/Slavic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- var-VAH-rah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Varvara
- Varvara Maria
- Varvara Elena
- Varvara Sofia
- Varvara Daria
- Varvara Tatiana
Questions about Varvara
- What does Varvara mean?
- Varvara is a Russian name meaning "stranger, foreigner".
- How do you pronounce Varvara?
- Varvara is pronounced var-VAH-rah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Varvara?
- Variants of Varvara include Barbara.
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