Variant of Cassandra (shining upon man)
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Barbra
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Barbra.
Primary meaning
Foreign woman (shortened)
Pronunciation: BAR-brah
Profile summary
Shortened spelling of Barbara popularized by singer and actress Barbra Streisand (born 1942). She dropped the second 'a' from Barbara for her stage name. The current meaning shown for this name is Foreign woman (shortened). The catalog pronunciation is listed as BAR-brah. It is listed alongside the related form Barbara. Barbra appears in boy naming lists and nature style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Barbra is currently cataloged under English (greek) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Foreign woman (shortened).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (greek) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Barbra is grouped as a nature boy name. Related form for this profile: Barbara. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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