Barnabas

Barnabas Meaning & Origin

About Barnabas
The surname Barnabas is derived from the biblical name Barnabas, which means "son of encouragement" or "son of consolation." It is of Aramaic origin and was given to individuals who were seen as comforting or supportive figures within their communities. The name Barnabas is associated with kindness, empathy, and the ability to uplift others, reflecting the positive qualities that the surname represents.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Barnabas is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Barnabas: 145
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 119,508
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Barnabas based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Barnabas is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRNPS
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0650102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 R N AH0 B AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɑrnəbəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRNPS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B651

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Barnabas in Braille

Here's how to represent Barnabas in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Barnabas in braille

How to sign the name Barnabas using Sign Language

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

The name Barnabas in sign language

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