Barbara Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈbɑɹbɝə/

BAR-buh-ruh

UK

/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: বারবারা
• Russian: Барбара
• Japanese: バーバラ
• Vietnamese: Barbara
• Korean: 바바라
• Turkish: Barbara
• Urdu: باربرا
• Indonesian: Barbara

Example Sentences

Barbara is my teacher.

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I saw Barbara at the store.

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Barbara lives near the park.

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Have you talked to Barbara about the meeting yet?

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Barbara said she'll call me later tonight.

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I always mix up Barbara and Brenda because their names sound similar.

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