TheNameDBBarbara
FeminineMeaning
Foreign or strange.
Etymology
From the Latin 'barbara', derived from the Greek 'barbaros' meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'. The name was popularized by Saint Barbara, a Christian martyr venerated in the early church.
About the Name Barbara
Barbara is a classical name with early Christian significance that became widely popular in the 20th century. It has maintained steady usage across English-speaking cultures despite evolving naming trends.