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Origin and Meaning of the Name Barbara

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Gender:

Girl

Origin:

Greek

Meaning:

Foreign, strange

Origin:

Latin

Meaning:

Foreign, strange

Pronunciation:

(BAR bah rah)   [Guide]

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Itself (Barbara)

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Miscellaneous Info for Barbara

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Saints Names, Canadian Names, American Names, English Names, Polish Names

Used in:

English, Italian and Polish speaking countries

Additional info:

The patron saint of miners, sailors and architects, St. Barbara is called upon to defend them against untimely death like lightning strikes.

Barbara of Portugal was the Queen consort of Spain in the 18th century. She had, in total, 8 baptismal names, but went by Barbara as she was born on St Barbara's Day.

Barbra Streisand is an American singer and actress. Barbara Bush is the wife of former US President George Bush, and mother of current President George W Bush. Barbara is also the name of George W Bush's daughter.

Barbara was the 26th most popular name in Chile in 2006.

Popularity Rank of Barbara

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