Babara

Greek
"foreign woman"

Babara Origin and Meaning

The name Babara is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin.

Babara appears to be a variant of the more common name Barbara, possibly arising from a spelling alteration or transliteration from another language. Barbara has Greek origins meaning "foreign woman" or "stranger," and has been popular throughout Western history, particularly during the mid-20th century. This variant spelling Babara is quite rare, possibly resulting from regional pronunciation differences or clerical recording errors that became formalized. Unlike the traditional Barbara, which has been associated with Saint Barbara and remained consistently recognized worldwide, Babara has maintained a very limited usage. The name retains the melodic three-syllable rhythm of Barbara but with a slightly altered sound pattern that some parents might find appealing for its uniqueness while still connecting to the classic name's heritage.