barbara
word
/ˈbɑɹbɝə/
BAR-buh-ruh
/ˈbɑːbɹə/
BAH-bruh
Definition
Barbara is a female given name. It is used to talk to or identify a person with that name.
Usage & Nuances
This is a proper noun, so it is normally capitalized as 'Barbara'. In speech and writing, it functions like other personal names and does not usually take an article.
Spanish: Bárbara (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): Bárbara (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): Bárbara (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 芭芭拉（人名）Chinese (Traditional): 芭芭拉（人名）Hindi: बारबरा (व्यक्ति का नाम)Arabic: باربرا (اسم علم)Bengali: বারবারাRussian: БарбараJapanese: バーバラVietnamese: BarbaraKorean: 바바라Turkish: BarbaraUrdu: باربراIndonesian: Barbara
Example Sentences
Barbara is my teacher.
basic
I saw Barbara at the store.
basic
Barbara lives near the park.
basic
Have you talked to Barbara about the meeting yet?
natural
I always mix up Barbara and Brenda because their names sound similar.
natural
Barbara said she'll call me later tonight.
natural