Barabara
Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Barabara
The given name 'Barabara' is derived from the Greek word 'barbaros,' meaning 'foreigner' or 'stranger,' and is often associated with the name Barbara, which is derived from the same root, meaning 'foreign woman' or 'barbarian woman.' The name Barbara is commonly used in Christian cultures, particularly in Europe, and has been associated with several saints, including Saint Barbara, a 3rd-century martyr.
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Etymology
The given name 'Barabara' is derived from the Greek word 'barbaros,' meaning 'foreigner' or 'stranger,' and is often associated with the name Barbara, which is derived from the same root, meaning 'foreign woman' or 'barbarian woman.' The name Barbara is commonly used in Christian cultures, particularly in Europe, and has been associated with several saints, including Saint Barbara, a 3rd-century martyr.
Barabara currently ranks #8,394 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1949.
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