Girl name
Barbora name meaning
“foreign woman; speaker of another language”
Barbora means “foreign woman” or “speaker of another language.” Used as a girl's name in Türkiye, it is the Czech and Slovak form of Barbara, ultimately from Greek barbaros. Its connection with Barbara places it within a family of names shared across several European languages.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- #1,434
What does Barbora mean?
Foreign woman; speaker of another language
In Turkish: yabancı kadın; başka dil konuşan
Barbora is an established Central European form of Barbara, preserving an ancient Greek expression of linguistic difference. Barbara also has a place in Christian saint traditions; the name's historical sense should be understood in that linguistic context rather than equated directly with the negative associations of the modern word 'barbarian.'
The ending “-ra” is a shared final sound rather than a meaningful suffix in Zehra, Azra and Esra. Their meanings come from the whole name, not the final two letters. More girl names ending in -ra →
Origin of the name Barbora
Barbora is a Czech and Slovak form of Barbara. The name ultimately derives from Greek barbaros, 'foreign' or 'not Greek-speaking.'
| Linguistic origin | European languages, Greek |
|---|---|
| Is Barbora in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | B · Ba |
How to pronounce Barbora
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /baɾboɾa/ |
Is Barbora a girl’s name?
Yes, Barbora is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Barbora does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Barbora
Famous people named Barbora
- Barbora Dogan · b. 1995
FAQ about the name Barbora
What is the meaning of Barbora?
Barbora means “foreign woman; speaker of another language”. Barbora is a Czech and Slovak form of Barbara. The name ultimately derives from Greek barbaros, 'foreign' or 'not Greek-speaking.'
Is Barbora a girl’s name?
Yes, Barbora is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Barbora in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Barbora nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Barbora?
Barbora is of European languages and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Barbora have?
Barbora has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Barbora?
Barbora does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Barbora?
Notable people named Barbora include Barbora Dogan.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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