Barbara (given name)

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Barbara
Given Name


Saint Barbara by Jan van Eyck.
Gender female
Meaning "barbarian"
Origin Greek
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Barbara is a female given name used in numerous languages. It is the feminine form of the Greek word barbaros (Greek: βαρβαρος) meaning "foreign" (see Barbarian. In Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox tradition, Saint Barbara was martyred by her father, who was then punished with death by lightning. As such, St. Barbara is a protectress against fire and lightning. Other saints of this name include Barbara Avrillot (Barbe Aurillot) and Barbara Koob.

Today, Barbara remains among the top 100 most popular names for female babies born in Hungary, Chile, and Slovenia. Its popularity in the United States has declined from third place, in the 1930s, to 633rd place, in 2007.[1]

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