Skip to main content
Back to all names
GirlGreek

Barbra

BAHR-bruh

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

7,758

Peak Year

#343 in 1966

First Recorded

1882

Style

Classic & Timeless, Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A variant spelling of Barbara, a Greek name meaning 'foreign' or 'stranger'.

Nickname Watch

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.

Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Barbra Streisand

    American singer, actress, and filmmaker

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

StrongIndependentIntelligentCreative

Want to explore Barbra further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Barbra.

More Names to Explore

View all