Barbara-Anna

Barbara is a Latin first name that has its origins in Greek and means 'the foreigner' or 'the foreign woman'. The name day falls on December 4.

What does the name Barbara-Anna mean?

The name Barbara originates from Latin and was adopted from Greek, meaning 'the foreigner' or 'the foreign woman'. The name day is celebrated on December 4. Anna, on the other hand, has its roots in Hebrew and means 'grace' or 'charm'. Its name day is celebrated on July 26. More information can be found under the individual names Barbara and Anna.

Where does the name Barbara-Anna come from?

The double name Barbara-Anna has its roots in Latin and consists of elements from Greek and Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Barbara-Anna?

The sound structure of Barbara-Anna is six syllables and clearly structured. In German pronunciation, the name is typically pronounced as 'Bar-ba-ra An-na' [ˈbaʁbaʁa ˈana], with the first syllable of both parts being stressed. The repeated open A vowels shape the sound. The consonant sequence 'rbr' in the middle of 'Barbara' gives the name a lively internal structure. This makes Barbara-Anna rich in tradition and sonorous – gently framed, yet present and structured.

Popularity

In Germany, Barbara-Anna is among the less common first names and has not gained significance in the German charts. In Austria, the name reached its highest rank in 1987, coming in at 582 in the first name charts. Between 1984 and 2024, Barbara-Anna was given fewer than 10 times in Austria, placing it at 6,179. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Famous people

• Barbara Anna Marjanovic (Canadian author)