Barra

Barra is a name that is mainly used for boys. The name Barra is of Celtic, primarily Irish origin. It is a variation of the name Barry. The meaning of Barra is ‘fair haired’ or ‘fair head.’ Barra is also used as a Hebrew name for girls. The Hebrew name means ‘to choose.’ Barra, an Arabic name for girls, means ‘kind, gentle, pious, doer of good deeds and affectionate.’ The name has been popular since the sixth century. In the modern age, the name started gaining popularity after the '20s. Barra as a surname has been used in Scotland. There is also an island named Barra, in the Outer Hebrides, in Scotland. It is known as Barraigh in Scottish Gaelic. It is part of the island group Barra and Vatersay. A famous personality of this name is Barra Grant, an American actress.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

fair-headed

Origin

Irish

Numerology

B is for bounce, your ability to renew.

A is for advantage, for you are blessed with many.

R is for realist, the way you are.

R is for relax, you know how!

A is for absolute, for you know your mind.

Lucky

Barra 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.

Barra in Pop Culture

• The island of Barra is a predominantly Gaelic speaking island, and is the southernmost inhabited island of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland.
• Barra was an infant in Game of Thrones