Bairbre
Irish · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Bairbre
Bairbre is the Irish form of Barbara, derived from the Latin "barbarus" meaning "foreign" or "strange." The name has roots in the Greek word "barbaros," originally used by Greeks to describe non-Greek speakers.
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Etymology
Bairbre is the Irish form of Barbara, derived from the Latin "barbarus" meaning "foreign" or "strange." The name has roots in the Greek word "barbaros," originally used by Greeks to describe non-Greek speakers.
Bairbre is used primarily in Irish Catholic culture and has historical significance in Ireland, notably borne by Saint Bairbre (also known as Saint Barbara), an early Irish saint venerated in the Catholic tradition.
Bairbre currently ranks #516 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1975.
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