Moon; moonlight; goddess of the moon
Name Profile
Barna
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Barna.
Primary meaning
Son of consolation; son of exhortation
Pronunciation: BAR-nah
Profile summary
Short form of Barnabas. In Acts of the Apostles, Barnabas was a companion of Paul, known as the 'Son of Encouragement.' Common in Hungary (Barna is a surname meaning 'brown'). The current meaning shown for this name is Son of consolation; son of exhortation. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BAR-nah. It is listed alongside the related form Barnabas. Barna appears in girl naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Barna is currently cataloged under Aramaic (from barnabas) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Son of consolation; son of exhortation.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under Aramaic (from barnabas) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Barna is grouped as a unique girl name. Related form for this profile: Barnabas. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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