Meaning Barbara means strange woman. Back in the day it referred to uncivilized people. Origin of Barbara Spanish , Greek Popular Middle Names Ann, Maria, Jean, Lucille, Marie, Paola, Rose, Sofia, Evelyn, Giselle Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Barbara BAR-bra Similar Names Barbary Avriel Baptista Barèinka Baruna Barunka Athala Gharam Ustinya Andìla Year by Year Popularity of Barbara