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Barbara name meaning
Last Name
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Barbara mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Barbara
User Submitted Origins
English
51%
Greek
44%
Polish
3%
Hebrew
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Florida, U.S. says the name Barbara means "Stranger does not speak the language. Loved by God,very strong and very beautiful".
- A submission from Czech Republic says the name Barbara means "From old greek barbaros, foreigner/stranger" and is of Greek origin.
- A submission from Michigan, U.S. says the name Barbara means "Stranger, or Foreigner".
- According to a user from France, the name Barbara is of Greek origin and means "The name Barbara come from ''Barbar'' that meant outsider of greek or semeone that don't speak greek. So a stranger".
- According to a user from North Carolina, U.S., the name Barbara means "Beautiful stranger".
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Barbara means "Stranger".
- A user from Michigan, U.S. says the name Barbara is of Greek origin and means "Exotic, stranger".
- A user from Virginia, U.S. says the name Barbara means "A strong spirit".
- According to a user from Maryland, U.S., the name Barbara means "A strong spirited women".
- A user from New York, U.S. says the name Barbara means "it is strong".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Bar"ba*ra
The first word in certain mnemonic lines which represent the various forms of the syllogism. It indicates a syllogism whose three propositions are universal affirmatives.
Etymology: Coined by logicians
Wiktionary
From Latin Barbara (name of a legendary saint), feminine form of barbarus, from Ancient Greek βάρβαρος (bárbaros, “strange, foreign”). Compare Sanskrit बर्बर (barbara, “barbarian”).
- A female given name from Latin.
Barbara was also found in the following language(s): Danish, Dutch, Faroese, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Latin, Polish, and Slovak
Notable Persons Named Barbara
Notable Persons Named Barbara
Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand is a singer, songwriter, actress, and filmmaker. Barbra was given the name Barbara Joan Streisand on April 24th, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Barbara Eden
Her ongoing career started in 1956. Barbara was given the name Barbara Jean Morehead on August 23rd, 1931 in Tucson, Arizona, United States.
Barbara Gordon
Barbara Gordon is a comics character.
Barbara Bush
Barbara Bush is a First Lady of the United States and Second Lady of the United States. Barbara was born on June 8th, 1925 in Flushing, Queens.
Barbara Corcoran
Barbara Corcoran is a founder of the corcoran group, barbara corcoran inc., and barbara corcoran venture partners. Barbara was given the name Barbara Ann Corcoran on March 10th, 1949 in Edgewater, New Jersey.
Barbara Stanwyck
Barbara Stanwyck was an actress. She was most prominent from 1922 to 1986. Barbara was given the name Ruby Catherine Stevens on July 16th, 1907 in Brooklyn, New York, U.S. She passed away on January 20th, 1990.
- Barbara HaleActress
- Barbara BoxerChairwoman of the Senate Environment Committee
- Barbi BentonPlayboy Model
- Barbara WaltersJournalist
- Barbara MandrellSinger
- Barbara BachActress
- Barbara Palvin
- Barbara HuttonPhilanthropy
- Barbara WindsorActress
- Barbara KrugerArtist
- Barbara Bel GeddesActress
- Jane HorrocksActress
- Barbara BainActress
- Barbara Pierce Bush
Notable Persons With the Last Name Barbara
Notable Persons With the Last Name Barbara
Saint Barbara
She holds the title Saint, Virgin, and Martyr. Saint was born in Roman Empire.
Barbara
Barbara was a chanson and french pop music french singer-songwriter, actress, singer-songwriter, and actor. She plays Piano. Her career lasted from 1958 to 1996. Barbara was given the name Monique Andrée Serf on June 9th, 1930. She passed away on November 24th, 1997.
Ana Bárbara
Ana Bárbara is a grupera, banda (music), mariachi, cumbia, and latin pop singer, songwriter, producer, actress, tv personality, model, and record producer. She was most prominent from 1994 to present. Ana was given the name Altagracia Ugalde Motta on January 10th, 1971.
Joseph Barbara
Joseph was born on August 9th, 1905. He breathed his last breath on June 17th, 1959.
Agatha Barbara
Agatha Barbara was a 3. She was most prominent from 1982 to 1987. Agatha was born on March 11th, 1923 in Żabbar. She left this life on February 4th, 2002.
Misstress Barbara
Misstress Barbara is a house, techno, electronica, and house music musician. Her most notable accomplishments were from 19 to 19. Misstress was given the name Barbara Bonfiglio in 1975 in Catania. Misstress is also known as Barbara Brown, Bonfiglio, and Barbara.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Barbara | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 78.70% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 8.84% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.88% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.40% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.44% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 8.74% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Barbara
People with the last name Barbara are most frequently White
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Fun Facts about the name Barbara
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