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Barbarella
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Barbarella is an Italian variant of the name Barbara. The name carries the meaning 'the foreigner', which is derived from the Latin word barbara, meaning 'foreign, strange, wild'. This word has its origin in the Ancient Greek term bárbaros.
What does the name Barbarella mean?
Barbarella is an Italian form of Barbara and means 'the foreigner'. This meaning originates from the Latin term barbara, which stands for 'foreign, strange, wild', and is in turn derived from the Ancient Greek word bárbaros. In ancient Greece, this term was used for 'non-Greeks', referring to people who were not of Greek descent or who did not speak the Greek language. Further information about the origin of this name can be found on the name page for Barbara. The girl's name Barbarella is mainly encountered in Italy, but it is quite rare there. The name gained recognition particularly through the eponymous science fiction comic series by Jean-Claude Forest from the 1960s and its film adaptation.
Where does the name Barbarella come from?
The name Barbarella has its roots in Ancient Greek and Latin and means 'the foreigner'.
How do you pronounce Barbarella?
The pronunciation of Barbarella: The name is usually pronounced in German as 'Bar-ba-rel-la' [baʁbaˈʁɛla]. It has four to five syllables and a rhythmic structure. The repetition of similar syllables creates a clear, resonant sound. The gentle ending '-ella' allows the name to conclude harmoniously and complements the rhythmic overall impression. Overall, Barbarella conveys a lively and sonorous impression – structured and flowing with a striking, melodic effect.
When is the name day of Barbarella?
The name day of Barbarella is celebrated on December 4th, in remembrance of Saint Barbara of Nicomedia.
Popularity
In Germany, Barbarella is a rare first name. It has not even made it onto the German first name charts so far. Its best ranking in the USA was achieved in 1969, reaching 3,318th place. From 1930 to 2024, Barbarella was given about 30 times in the USA, placing it at 8,508th. In the last ten years, no child has been baptized with this name.
Nicknames & pet names
Barbella
Famous people
- Barbarella (character from the children's books 'Barbapapa')
Frequently asked questions about the name Barbarella
What is the origin of the name Barbarella?
The name Barbarella has its roots in Ancient Greek and Latin. It is derived from the Greek word 'bárbaros', which means 'non-Greek', referring to people who were not of Greek descent. In Latin, the term 'barbarus' is used, meaning 'foreign, strange, or wild'.
What does the name Barbarella mean?
Barbarella means 'the foreigner'. The meaning is based on the Latin term 'barbara', which refers to a person who does not belong to one's own culture or language.
How popular is the name Barbarella?
The girl's name Barbarella is mainly found in Italy, but it is relatively rare there. The name gained greater recognition through the eponymous science fiction comic series and its film adaptation from the 1960s.