Barbara Name Origin
/bar-BAH-rah/-
Polish (Slavic) 35%
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Italian (Latin) 33%
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German (Germanic) 32%
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Name Details
- First Name: Barbara
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
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.
Name Trends
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).