Meaning of barbara - what does barbara mean? Read the name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity of the baby name barbara for girls. What is the meaning of the name barbara?

Barbara is a feminine given name of greek origin, from barbaros, meaning Ò€œforeignÒ€ or Ò€œstrangerÒ€-originally an onomatopoetic term greeks used for those who spoke unintelligible, non-greek Ò€¦ Barbara as a girls' name is pronounced bar-bra. It is of latin origin, and the meaning of barbara is foreign woman. The adjective was originally applied to anyone who did not speak greek; It has the Ò€¦ Barbara was among the most popular names for girls in english-speaking countries in the first half of the 20th century but has since decreased in usage in countries such as the united states.

It has the Ò€¦ Barbara was among the most popular names for girls in english-speaking countries in the first half of the 20th century but has since decreased in usage in countries such as the united states.