Barbara
The meaning of Barbara is 'strange', or 'foreign' and is of Greek origin. It is considered a female version of the Greek name Barbaros. According to ancient mythology, Saint Barbara was tragically killed for her strong Christian beliefs by her own father, Dioscorus. It is said that she was imprisoned in a tower. Barbara was known as the patron of architects, and geologists. Biblically, St. Barbara is a guardian against fire and lightning. A 'Traveler from foreign land' is another meaning for this traditional name. This name is also a term applied to non-Romans or those who were deemed to be uncivilized.
Gender
Girl
Meaning
foreign woman
Origin
Latin
Numerology
B is for bounce, your ability to renew.
A is for admirable, you certainly are!
R is for relax, you know how!
B is for buddy, everyone is your pal.
A is for accepting, your forgiving nature.
R is for realist, the way you are.
A is for accord, the harmony you spread.
Lucky
Barbara lucky number is 7.
The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.
Famous People Named Barbara
- Lisa del Giocondo Florentine model for Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa"
- Lisa Valerie Kudrow American actress
- Lisa Marie Presley American singer and daughter of Elvis Presley
- Lisa Nicole "Left Eye" Lopes singer with American R&B group TLC
- Lisa Anne Loeb American singer,songwriter
Barbara in Pop Culture
- Barbara Millicent "Barbie" Roberts fashion doll made by Mattel
- Barbara Gordon aka Oracle and Batgirl character in the "Batman" series
- Barbara Eileen Kean Gordon mother of Barbara Gordon; wife of Commissioner Gordon
- Barbara Fazlinovic character in Bosnian TV's "The Crazy, Confused & Normal"
- Barbara Brownstein character on TV's "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody"
