Meaning
son of the prophet, son of consolation
Origin
Barnabas is a name of Greek origin, rooted in biblical tradition.
It appears in our records across 13 countries (AT, CM, CZ, GB, GH, HU, IR, MY, NA, NG, SG, US, ZA).
Style
- traditional
- religious
- classic
- strong
- gentle
- masculine
Famous people named Barnabas
- Apostle Barnabas
- Barnabás Vörösmarty (Hungarian poet)
- Saint Barnabas
- Barnabas the Apostle (New Testament)
Variations
Barnaba (Italian), Barnaby (English), Barna, Barnabé, Barney, Barnie, Barnaba
Nicknames
Barney, Barnie, Barb
Popularity
Barnabas appears in 13 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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