Barb: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Stranger, foreigner
Origin
Greek (via Barbara), English short form
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
BARB

Barb is a Greek (via Barbara), English short form girl's name meaning “stranger, foreigner”. It appears in our list of 200+ Retro Baby Girl Names Making a Chic Comeback.

Meaning & Origin of Barb

Meaning: Stranger, foreigner.

Origin: Greek (via Barbara), English short form.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Barb

BARBIPA /bɑːrb/

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