Barnabas
BAR-nah-bas
Popularity
#4571
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
575
Peak Year
#24 in 2017
First Recorded
1920
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
From the Aramaic 'bar-naba' meaning 'son of consolation' or 'son of encouragement'.
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Saint Barnabas
Early Christian apostle, companion of Paul.
Barnabas Varga
Hungarian footballer.
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