Barbora
Czech · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Barbora
Barbora means "foreign" or "strange" and derives from the Latin root "barbarus," which originally referred to non-Greek speakers and later became associated with the concept of the outsider.
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Etymology
Barbora means "foreign" or "strange" and derives from the Latin root "barbarus," which originally referred to non-Greek speakers and later became associated with the concept of the outsider. The name is primarily used in Slavic, Germanic, and Catholic cultures, with particular prevalence in Czech, Slovak, and German-speaking regions, and has historical significance in Christian tradition through Saint Barbara, a popular martyr venerated across Europe.
Barbora currently ranks #15,682 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.
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