Usage of the name increased in part due to the popularity of the Christian Saint Barbara, depicted in this 1924 painting by Mikhail Vasilievich Nesterov. Barbara and Barbra are given names. They are the feminine form of the Greek word barbaros (Koine Greek: βάρβαρος) meaning stranger or foreign. [1]. Born Barbara Joan Streisand in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Diana (born Ida Rosen) and Emanuel Streisand. Her mother was a soprano singer in her youth, but later became a school secretary. According to legend, Saint Barbara was a young woman killed by her father Dioscorus, who was then killed by a bolt of lightning. She is the patron of architects, geologists, stonemasons and artillerymen. Because of her renown, the name came into general use in the Christian world in the Middle Ages. Barbara (à ses débuts Barbara Brodi, officiellement Monique Serf) est une autrice-compositrice-interprète française, née le 9 juin 1930 à Paris 17e et morte le 24 novembre 1997 à Neuilly-sur-Seine (Hauts-de-Seine). Barbara is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning foreign woman. Barbara is the 968 ranked female name by popularity. Barbara became a famous cabaretière in the late 1950s in Paris, known as La Chanteuse de minuit ('the midnight singer'), before she started composing her own tracks, which brought her to fame. With its roots tracing back to ancient languages, Barbara is more than just a name—it’s a symbol of beauty and strength. In this exploration, we’ll dive into what the name Barbara means and its various interpretations from different sources, its gender associations, fun facts, and so much more! INA | Barbara le best of by Ina Chansons Zapping INA (24 février 2017) | 10 vidéos à voir absolument by INA Barbara [bahr-bruh, -ber-uh] [1] is a female name used in many languages. It is the feminine form of the Greek word barbaros, which in turn represents foreign. [2] Whilst the influence on the music is noticeably American, Barbara’s lyrics are quintessentially British, infused with the inquisitive, satirical spirit of George Orwell and Ray Davies.