Barnabas Name Meaning & Origin
/BAR-nuh-buhs/Name Origin
The name Barnabas is of Aramaic origin, meaning 'son of exhortation'. It appears in the New Testament as a companion of Paul, and is common in Christian communities, especially in Western countries and Greece.
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American (Western) 40% -
Greek (Greek) 35% -
Filipino (Southeast Asian) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Barnabas
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Barnabas in the US (SSA Data):
Barnabas Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 22
People with this name tend to be: Master Builder, powerful and practical (Master Number).