Babs
Greek · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Babs
Babs is a diminutive of Barbara, meaning "foreign woman" or "stranger," derived from the Greek word *barbaros* (βάρβαρος), which originally referred to non-Greek speakers.
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Etymology
Babs is a diminutive of Barbara, meaning "foreign woman" or "stranger," derived from the Greek word *barbaros* (βάρβαρος), which originally referred to non-Greek speakers. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, often as a nickname, and gained popularity in the mid-20th century, notably associated with the American actress Babs (Barbara) Stanwyck.
Babs currently ranks #5,329 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1961.
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