Barbara
b(a)-rba-ra,
bar-bara
Origin:Latin
Popularity:1747
Meaning:foreign woman
Barbara as a girl's name is pronounced BAR-bra. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Barbara is "foreign woman".
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- Barbara BachActress
- Barbara BushUnited States First Lady
- Barbara EdenActress
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Source: Social Security Administration
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