At a Glance
- Meaning
- Son of encouragement
- Origin
- Aramaic (via Greek)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- BAR-nuh-buhs
Barnabus is an Aramaic (via Greek) boy's name meaning “son of encouragement”. It appears in our list of 200+ Forgotten Baby Boy Names That Deserve a Comeback.
Meaning & Origin of Barnabus
Meaning: Son of encouragement.
Origin: Aramaic (via Greek).
How to Pronounce Barnabus
BAR-nuh-buhsIPA /ˈbɑːr.nə.bəs/
Popularity of Barnabus
Barnabus doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Barnabus
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