The baby name Barbora is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbar.bora/ (BAR-boh-rah).
The baby name Barbora is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈbar.bora/ (BAR-boh-rah).
Barbora is Czech, Slovak in Origin.
Barbora is the Czech, Slovak, and Lithuanian form of Barbara, from Greek barbaros, 'foreigner/stranger,' an onomatopoeic label for unintelligible speech. Through the cult of Saint Barbara, a 3rd-century martyr and later one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, the name spread across medieval Europe and stayed prominent in both Catholic and Orthodox regions.
In Central Europe Barbora has remained popular, especially in the Czech Republic and Slovakia; the Lithuanian noblewoman Barbora Radvilaitė (Barbara Radziwiłł), queen of Poland in the 16th century, adds royal luster. Common short forms include Bára, Bara, Barborka, and Barunka. International variants include Barbara (English, Italian, Polish, Spanish), Bárbara (Portuguese, Spanish), Varvara (Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Greek), and Borbála (Hungarian). In Czech and Slovak folklore, St. Barbara’s Day (4 December) features "barborky" - cherry twigs cut and forced to bloom - associating the name with winter hope and good-luck charms.
| Barbora Strýcová Barbora Strýcová is a Czech professional tennis player known for her success in doubles, particularly winning the Wimbledon doubles title in 2019. She has also reached the semifinals in singles at Wimbledon in 2019, showcasing her versatility on the court. | Barbora Bobulová Barbora Bobulová is an Italian actress known for her work in both Italian and international films. She gained recognition for her role in 'Sacred Heart' and has appeared in films like 'The Immature' and 'The Immature: The Trip'. Born in 1974, she has built a successful career in the Italian film industry. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2017 | #1 | — | 949 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #22 | 5,755 | 5,378 |
| CZ | 0 | #25 | 671 | 3,154 | |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #25 | 5,471 | 8,334 |
| IR | 0 | #27 | 620 | 4,221 | |
| MT | 0 | #43 | 1 | 1,767 | |
| CY | 0 | #60 | 1 | 1,632 | |
| LT | 0 | #86 | 3 | 949 | |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #125 | 1 | 2,087 |
| RS | Girls | 0 | #137 | 1 | 1,651 |
| LT | Girls | 0 | #150 | 45 | 1,904 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #150 | 4 | 3,773 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| AE | 0 | #184 | 4 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #248 | 2 | 6,293 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #263 | 1 | 7,056 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #294 | 11 | 6,530 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #340 | 4 | 15,378 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #357 | 2 | 7,678 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #398 | 23 | 1,885 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #541 | 12 | 10,162 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #594 | 4 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| LB | 0 | #690 | 1 | 13,263 | |
| IT | 0 | #703 | 12 | 4,183 | |
| SY | 0 | #766 | 2 | 11,684 | |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #807 | 32 | 4,949 |
| TN | 0 | #864 | 2 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2001 | #873 | 5 | 9,507 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #936 | 20 | 5,933 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #971 | 13 | 5,561 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 3 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,386 | 61 | 9,415 |
Barbora is popular in 43 countries — most recent births per country:
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