Barbara
pronunciation
How to pronounce Barbara in British English:
UK ['bɑ:brə]
How to pronounce Barbara in American English:
US
Word Origin
- Barbara
- fem. proper name, from Latin, fem. of barbarus "strange, foreign, barbarous," from Greek barbaros (see barbarian). For women, unlike men, the concept of "alien" presumably could be felt as "exotic" and thus make an appealing name. Popularized as a Christian name by the legend of Saint Barbara, early 4c. martyr, whose cult was popular from 7c. The common Middle English form was Barbary. A top 10 name in popularity for girls born in the U.S. between 1927 and 1958.
Example
- 1. In the mirror suddenly she sees barbara stanton 's face .
- 2. Barbara eden 's belly excites you enormously .
- 3. Barbara must have driven here .
- 4. Helen continues staring into the mirror as barbara disappears into the stall .
- 5. I am working with senator barbara boxer on a senate version .