Barna

Barna is regarded as a Hungarian short form of the name Barnabas. The meaning of the name includes 'the son of the god Nebo', 'the son of comfort', or freely translated 'the son of the prophet'.

What does the name Barna mean?

Barna is a Hungarian short form of the name Barnabas. The meaning ranges from 'the son of the god Nebo' to 'the son of comfort' or even 'the son of the prophet'. The name consists of two parts. The first part is clear and comes from the Old Aramaic word bar (בר), meaning 'son'. However, scholars disagree on the derivation of the second part. It is possible that the element nabas could refer to the 'father's name of Joseph' or a 'reference to the place Nob'. A derivation from the Hebrew naviya' (נביא) for 'prophet' or the Aramaic deity Nebo is considered less likely. In Hungarian, 'barna' means brown. Other variants of the name include Barnabe, Barnaby, Barnaba, Barnabo, Barny, Barney, Bernabei, Bernabeu, and Varnava.

Where does the name Barna come from?

The name Barna has its origin in Old Aramaic and means 'the son of the god Nebo'.

How do you pronounce Barna?

The pronunciation of Barna is clear and simple. The name is two syllables and is usually pronounced as 'Bar-na' [ˈbaʁna], with the first syllable sounding strong and clear and the second syllable being short and open. This distinct articulation gives the name a stable and calm impression. Barna thus appears direct and down-to-earth – simple, present, and without unnecessary playfulness.

When is the name day of Barna?

The name day of Barna is celebrated on June 11.

Popularity

In Germany, Barna is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,047th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2017, when it reached 3,867th place. In the last ten years, Barna has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 8,037th.

Famous people

• Barna Da Siena (painter from Italy)
• Barna Kabay (film director from Hungary)
• Barna Kesztyus (footballer from Hungary)
• Barna Papucsek (Hungarian football player)
• Barna Putics (Hungarian handball player)