What Does the Name Barbara Mean
The name Barbara comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Barbara below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Barbara Name Meaning
English, Italian, French, German, Polish, Hungarian, Slovene, Croatian, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Late RomanDerived from Greek βαρβαρος (barbaros) meaning "foreign". According to legend, Saint Barbara was a young...
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