Barb Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History
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The meaning of the name "barb" is "stranger; foreigner; traveler", and is used often for "primarily used as a feminine given name".
Barb Name Details
The name Barb is a diminutive form of Barbara, which originated from the Greek name Barbaros. In ancient Greece, Barbaros was used to refer to people who did not speak Greek and were perceived as foreigners. Over time, Barbaros evolved into Barbara, and Barb became a shortened version. The name Barb gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century.
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