Barbare
Georgian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Barbare
The given name 'Barbare' is derived from the Arabic name 'Barbarah' or 'Barbara', meaning 'foreign woman' or 'stranger', and is linguistically rooted in the Arabic language.
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Etymology
The given name 'Barbare' is derived from the Arabic name 'Barbarah' or 'Barbara', meaning 'foreign woman' or 'stranger', and is linguistically rooted in the Arabic language. The name 'Barbara' has been used in various cultures, including Christianity, and is associated with Saint Barbara, a 3rd-century martyr, and has also been adopted in Islamic cultures.
Barbare currently ranks #15,654 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1966.
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