Barbara
BAR-bə-rə
Popularity
#860
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
1,440,537
Peak Year
#48,889 in 1947
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Barbara is a Greek name meaning 'foreign' or 'stranger'. It is derived from the Greek word 'barbaros'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Barbara Streisand
American singer, actress, and filmmaker
Barbara Walters
American broadcast journalist and television personality
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