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Meaning and origin of Barbara
Gender:
Female
Ethnic Origin:
English
Meaning:
From the Greek barbaros meaning foreign or strange, traveler from a foreign land. Popular in medieval Britain after the 3rd century martyr St Barbara. In Catholic custom St. Barbara is a protectress against fire and lightning.
Popularity Ranking From 1990 - 2003 * :
Rank for year 1990 is 207
Rank for year 1991 is 224
Rank for year 1992 is 235
Rank for year 1993 is 279
Rank for year 1994 is 299
Rank for year 1995 is 340
Rank for year 1996 is 380
Rank for year 1997 is 380
Rank for year 1998 is 463
Rank for year 1999 is 478
Rank for year 2000 is 511
Rank for year 2001 is 551
Rank for year 2002 is 560
Rank for year 2003 is 628
* Rank 1 is the most popular, rank 2 is the next most popular, and so forth.
Rankings are from the top 1000 most popular names.
Numerology:
Expression Number 7: People with this name are excellent at analyzing, understanding, and learning. They tend to be mystics, philosophers, scholars, and teachers. Because they live so much in the mind, they tend to be quiet and introspective, and are usually introverts. When presented with issues, they will see the larger picture. Their solitary thoughtfulness and analysis of people and world events may make them seem aloof, and sometimes even melancholy.
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