Basia
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Basia
Basia is a Polish diminutive of the name Barbara, meaning "foreign woman" or "stranger," derived from the Greek word *barbaros*.
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Etymology
Basia is a Polish diminutive of the name Barbara, meaning "foreign woman" or "stranger," derived from the Greek word *barbaros*. It is primarily used in Polish and Slavic cultures, often within Catholic communities, and gained historical prominence through Saint Barbara, a 3rd-century Christian martyr.
Basia currently ranks #13,857 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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