Barnabas
Traditionally a male given name of Greek origin, the meaning of Barnabas is 'son of encouragement'. This name is derived from the leaders of the Christian faith. In the New Testament, this name was given to Joseph, a companion of St. Paul who joined him on his missionary journeys. When bestowed as a name, it also means 'son of consolation'. In the modern English-speaking world, this name came into use in the 12th-century.
Gender
Boy
Meaning
son of consolation
Origin
Aramaic
Numerology
B is for bloom, your glow of life.
A is for absolute, for you know your mind.
R is for righteous, you know when you’re right.
N is for noble, your regal bearing.
A is for accord, the harmony you spread.
B is for bygone, never forgetting golden memories.
A is for abundant, your cheer knows no bounds.
S is for sweetheart, you really are!
Lucky
Barnabas lucky number is 4.
In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.
Famous People Named Barnabas
- Barnabas biblical disciple
- Barnabas Bidwell U.S. Congressman from Massachusetts
- Barnabas Kelet Henagan American politician; 58th Governor of South Carolina
- Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini Prime Minister of Swaziland
- Barnabas Oley English churchman, academic and editor during the First Civil War
Barnabas in Pop Culture
- Barnabas Collins character on TV's "Dark Shadows"
- Barnabas scary character in Russian stories
- Barnabas demon in "Charmed"
- Barnabas "Barney" Stinson character from "How I Met Your Mother
- Barnabas Hale warlock in Cassandra Clare's trilogy "The Dark Artifices"
