Girl name
Barbara name meaning
“woman from a foreign land”
Barbara is a feminine name meaning woman from a foreign land. It derives from Greek barbaros, a term for a foreigner or someone who did not speak Greek, through the Latin form Barbara. The name is also known through its association with Saint Barbara.
What does Barbara mean?
Woman from a foreign land
In Indonesian: perempuan dari negeri asing
Origin and cultural usage of Barbara
From Greek barbaros, referring to a foreigner or non-Greek speaker, through Latin Barbara. The name is also associated with Saint Barbara.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Barbara
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Barbara, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Barbara: woman from a foreign land
- Agustine: exalted, worthy of reverence
- Dena: judged, vindicated
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Meaning of each word
- Barbara: woman from a foreign land
- Prisilia: ancient, belonging to former times
- Angelia: angel, messenger
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Barbara Angela
Meaning of each word
- Barbara: woman from a foreign land
- Angela: angel, messenger
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Meaning of each word
- Olga: holy, blessed
- Barbara: woman from a foreign land
- Kristiana: follower of Christ in name meaning
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Barbara Lasmaria
Meaning of each word
- Barbara: woman from a foreign land
- Lasmaria: joy; Mary, whose meaning is disputed
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Meaning of each word
- Barbara: woman from a foreign land
- Luciana: associated with the name Lucius
- Marlina: Mary and Magdalene
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How to pronounce Barbara
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦂꦧꦫ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮁᮘᮛ |
Is Barbara a girl’s name?
Yes, Barbara is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Barbara ranks #2,020 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Barbara
- Barbara Sillars Harvey · b. 1933
FAQ about the name Barbara
What is the meaning of Barbara?
Barbara means woman from a foreign land. From Greek barbaros, referring to a foreigner or non-Greek speaker, through Latin Barbara. The name is also associated with Saint Barbara.
Is Barbara a girl’s name?
Yes, Barbara is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Barbara?
Barbara is of Greek and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Barbara have?
Barbara has 3 syllables (Bar-ba-ra) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Barbara?
Barbara ranks #2,020 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Barbara?
Some ideas: Barbara Agustine Dena; Barbara Prisilia Angelia; Barbara Angela.
Famous people named Barbara?
Notable people named Barbara include Barbara Sillars Harvey.
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