Barbro
BAR-bro
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Swedish
Total Births
18
Peak Year
#8 in 1930
First Recorded
1929
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Swedish and Finnish short form of Barbara, meaning 'foreign woman' or 'stranger' from the Greek 'barbaros'.
Numerology
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Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Barbro Lindgren
Swedish writer of children's books.
Barbro Hiort af Ornäs
Swedish actress known for stage and film roles.
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