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Babara

BAH-ber-uh

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

431

Peak Year

#20 in 1963

First Recorded

1918

Style

Classic & Timeless, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Barbara, meaning 'foreign woman' or 'stranger'. It derives from the Greek word 'barbaros', used for those who did not speak Greek.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Barbara Stanwyck

    Legendary American actress of film and television

  • Barbara Bush

    Former First Lady of the United States

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

strongindependentclassicintelligent

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