Barni
Aramaic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Barni
Barni is a diminutive or nickname form of Barnaby, which derives from the Aramaic name Bartholomaeus, meaning "son of Tolmai" (Tolmai possibly meaning "furrowed" or relating to furrows).
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Etymology
Barni is a diminutive or nickname form of Barnaby, which derives from the Aramaic name Bartholomaeus, meaning "son of Tolmai" (Tolmai possibly meaning "furrowed" or relating to furrows). The name has been used primarily in English-speaking and Scandinavian cultures, with historical significance in Christian tradition as the name of one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.
Barni currently ranks #4,798 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.
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