Barara
Greek · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Barara
The given name 'Barara' is likely a variant 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
The given name 'Barara' is likely a variant of 'Barbara', meaning "foreign woman" or "stranger," derived from the Greek word *barbaros* (βάρβαρος), which originally referred to non-Greek speakers. It is used primarily in Christian cultures, notably in Eastern Orthodox and Catholic traditions, with historical significance through Saint Barbara, a 3rd-century martyr venerated for her steadfast faith.
Barara currently ranks #7,127 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1934.
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