What does the name Barbara mean?

The first name Barbara means “foreign, stranger”.

Where does the name Barbara come from?

Barbara has its roots in Greek.

Is Barbara a girls' or boys' name?

Barbara is a feminine first name (a girls' name).

How popular is Barbara?

Barbara is a fairly common first name.

When is Barbara's name day?

Barbara's name day is on December 4.

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Barbara

“foreign, stranger”

Origin: Greek
Syllables: 3
Popularity: 66 of 100Popular
Nicknames: Barb · Babs
Famous bearers: Barbara McClintock Barbara Stanwyck Barbara Bush Barbara von Nikomedien Barbara Walters Barbara Cartland Barbara Hershey Barbara Tuchman Barbara Liskov Barbara Bel Geddes

About the name Barbara

Barbara is a feminine first name meaning “foreign, stranger”, with roots in Greek. The name has 3 syllables. It is fairly common. Common nicknames include Barb, Babs. Its name day is on December 4.

Frequently asked about Barbara

What does the name Barbara mean?: The first name Barbara means “foreign, stranger”.
Where does the name Barbara come from?: Barbara has its roots in Greek.
Is Barbara a girls' or boys' name?: Barbara is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
How popular is Barbara?: Barbara is a fairly common first name.
When is Barbara's name day?: Barbara's name day is on December 4.

Name day of Barbara

December 4

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