Barbary Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Barbary Name at a Glance

Name	Barbary
Meaning	A form of Barbara popular in Medeival Britain after the 3rd century martyr St. Barbara.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Barbary Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Barbary means “A form of Barbara popular in Medeival Britain after the 3rd century martyr St. Barbara”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Barbary Name Origin

Our database records Barbary under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Barbary a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Barbary is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Barbary

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