Barb
/bahːrb/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Barb is a English name meaning "Barb is typically a short form of Barbara, meaning "foreign woman" or "stranger."". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Austria, BE, BW. Barb originates as a diminutive of Barbara. Barbara comes from the Greek word "barbaros" meaning "foreign" or "non-Greek speaker."
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic bahːrb
IPA bɑːɹb
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as bahːrb. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Barb
- · Barb Jungr - Singer
- · Barb Dwyer - Swimmer
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