Barbara

Girl

Origin: Greek · Latin

Meaning

“foreign stranger woman”

Source

Cultural Notes

Barbara derives from the Greek barbaros meaning foreign; Saint Barbara is venerated as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1950s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Barbara

  • Barbara Walters (broadcaster), Barbara Bush (First Lady)

Variants & Spellings

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