Boy name
Barnabas name meaning
“son of encouragement, one who encourages”
Barnabas is a masculine name meaning son of encouragement or one who encourages, following the interpretation given in Acts. This biblical name has an Aramaic origin and was transmitted through Greek. Its familiar meaning follows that textual interpretation, while the precise linguistic derivation remains debated.
What does Barnabas mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Barnabas
A biblical name of Aramaic origin transmitted through Greek. Acts interprets Barnabas as 'son of encouragement', although its precise linguistic derivation is debated.
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 Barnabas
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Barnabas, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Barnabas: son of encouragement, one who encourages
- Joey: may God add
- Yulianus: belonging to the family of Julius
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Meaning of each word
- Barnabas: son of encouragement, one who encourages
- Dafid: beloved, dearly loved
- Laurence: from Laurentum
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Barnabas Jason
Meaning of each word
- Barnabas: son of encouragement, one who encourages
- Jason: healer, one who heals
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Meaning of each word
- Habel: breath, fleeting vapor
- Barnabas: son of encouragement, one who encourages
- Vincent: victor, conqueror
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Barnabas Yustinus
Meaning of each word
- Barnabas: son of encouragement, one who encourages
- Yustinus: just, upholding justice
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Meaning of each word
- Barnabas: son of encouragement, one who encourages
- Patrick: nobleman, of noble descent
- Ruben: behold, a son
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How to pronounce Barnabas
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦧꦂꦤꦧꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮘᮁᮔᮘᮞ᮪ |
Is Barnabas a boy’s name?
Yes, Barnabas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Barnabas ranks #1,126 among boy names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Names with related meanings
- Halim♂Forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Karim♂Generous, noble, honourable
- Nasir♂Helper, supporter
- Husni♂Loveliness, beauty
- Wahab♂One who gives abundantly
- Husein♂Handsome, good, charming
- Lutfi♂Gentle and gracious
- Ikhsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Ihsan♂Doing good with excellence
- Latif♂Gentle, gracious, considerate
- Latief♂♀Gentle, kind
- Anis♂♀Close and friendly companion
Famous people named Barnabas
- Barnabas Suebu · b. 1946
- Barnabas Andoyap · b. 1988
- Barnabas Damal · b. 1962
- Barnabas Dumas Manery · b. 1952
- Barnabas Janggroseray · b. 1981
- Barnabas Jjs Pella · b. 1969
- Barnabas Jufuay
- Barnabas Munua · b. 1972
- Barnabas Murib · b. 1967
- Barnabas Nukuboy · b. 1958
- Barnabas Simin · b. 1948
- Barnabas Weya
FAQ about the name Barnabas
What is the meaning of Barnabas?
Barnabas means son of encouragement, one who encourages. A biblical name of Aramaic origin transmitted through Greek. Acts interprets Barnabas as 'son of encouragement', although its precise linguistic derivation is debated.
Is Barnabas a boy’s name?
Yes, Barnabas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Barnabas?
Barnabas is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Barnabas have?
Barnabas has 3 syllables (Bar-na-bas) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Barnabas?
Barnabas ranks #1,126 among boy names in our data sample (17 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Barnabas?
Some ideas: Barnabas Joey Yulianus; Barnabas Dafid Laurence; Barnabas Jason.
Famous people named Barnabas?
Notable people named Barnabas include Barnabas Suebu, Barnabas Andoyap, Barnabas Damal.
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