Barbara Name Origin

/bar-BAH-rah/

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Barbara is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from the word 'barbaros' meaning 'foreign' or 'stranger'. It became popular in many European countries, especially in Poland, Italy, and Germany, often used as a first name.

This chart shows how many babies were given the name Barbara each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).

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