Barbra

Barbra Meaning & Origin

About Barbra
The name Barbra is a variant of Barbara, which is derived from the Greek word "barbaros" meaning "foreign" or "strange." It is a feminine name that has been used in various cultures and languages. The name Barbra often symbolizes strength, independence, and resilience.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Barbra are female.

Barbra Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRPR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B06160
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 R B R AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɑrbrə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B616

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Barbra in Braille

Here's how to represent Barbra in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Barbra in braille

How to Spell the Name Barbra in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Barbra using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Barbra in sign language

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