Barbara

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    Origin:
  • Latin: Foreign woman, exotic; Barbara stems from barbus, meaning stranger. In Catholic custom, Saint Barbara is a protectress against fire and lightning. Barbie dolls are a household name throughout the world.
Popularity:
How popular is Barbara? Here's how many babies were named Barbara over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Alternate Spellings:
Babara   •   Vasilisa
International Variations:
Bairbre   •   Barbora   •   Baruna   •   Barunka   •   Baruska   •   Basha   •   Borbala   •   Borsala   •   Brosca   •   Vartoughi   •   Vasilisa
Nicknames:
Bab   •   Babe   •   Babette   •   Babita   •   Bara   •   Barbie   •   Barbina   •   Basia   •   Bora   •   Borka   •   Binnie
Famous Namesakes:
Journalist Barbara Walters, Singer Barbra Streisand, Author Barbara De Angelis, First Lady Barbara Bush
Syllables:
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