Barbara
/bahrbuhruh/ English Female 2 syllables
Meaning & Origin
Barbara is a English name meaning "Foreign, strange". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Greek barbaros
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Syllables 2
Phonetic bahrbuhruh
IPA bɑɹbəɹə
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as bahrbuhruh. Stress falls on the second syllable. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Barbara
- · Barbara Streisand - Singer
- · Actress; Barbara Bush - Former First Lady
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