Barbar
BAR-bar
✦ Meaning
“Variant of Barbara, from Greek 'barbaros,' originally meaning 'foreign.' Saint Barbara is venerated for her strength and independence, making this form fresh yet traditional.”
Popularity Over Time
Barbar is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Barbra Streisand (variant spelling)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Latin/Greek origin across Western cultures
People Also Ask
Variant of Barbara, from Greek 'barbaros,' originally meaning 'foreign.' Saint Barbara is venerated for her strength and independence, making this form fresh yet traditional.
Barbar is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.
Popular nicknames for Barbar include Barb, Barbie, Babs.
Names that pair beautifully with Barbar include Linda, Susan.