Varvara
var-VAR-ah
The Story of Varvara
This name has been carried by artists who challenged convention, a declaration of independence from the ordinary.
A powerful Russian and Slavic iteration of the classic Barbara, Varvara originates from the Greek 'barbaros.' This word meant 'foreign' or 'stranger,' not as an insult, but as a descriptor for those outside the Hellenistic world, highlighting a sense of the distinct and the other.
For your daughter, Varvara signifies a spirit that is unafraid to be different. You see a child with a keen intellect and an independent streak, someone who observes the world with sharp eyes and creates her own reality.
What It Means
“Varvara is a Russian and Slavic form of Barbara, derived from the Greek word *barbaros*, meaning "foreign" or "stranger."”
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Varvara Stepanova
Russian avant-garde artist and designer
Personality Traits
Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#17 in 2016
Total Births
183
First Recorded
1975
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