Barbara: Meaning and Origin

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Gender

Male

Origin

Greek

Stranger

English

Latin

Foreign woman, exotic; Barbara stems from barbus, meaning stranger. In Catholic custom, Saint Barbara is a protectress against fire and lightning. Barbie dolls are a household name throughout the world.

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Themes

Exotic

Alternate Spellings of Barbara

Vasilisa, Borsala, Borbala, Baruska, Bairbre, Borka, Bora, Basia, Barbina, Babita

Famous People

Journalist Barbara Walters, Singer Barbra Streisand, Author Barbara De Angelis, First Lady Barbara Bush