Bärbel
Greek · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Bärbel
Bärbel is a German diminutive of Barbara, derived from the Greek name Barbaros meaning "foreign" or "strange," ultimately from the word "barbaros" denoting non-Greek speakers.
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Etymology
Bärbel is a German diminutive of Barbara, derived from the Greek name Barbaros meaning "foreign" or "strange," ultimately from the word "barbaros" denoting non-Greek speakers. The name is primarily used in German-speaking cultures, particularly in Germany, and has Protestant and Catholic Christian traditions; it was especially common in East Germany during the 20th century.
Bärbel currently ranks #7,528 in the United States as a girl's name.
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