Name:
Barbora
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Czech, Greek
Meaning:
Barbora is a Czech variant of Barbara. Barbara originates in Greek language and means "stranger, foreigner". Barbara was the name of several saints in Roman Catholic tradition, one of them being Saint Barbara, the protector against lightning and fire. Lately, the name has been extremely popular in some European countries. In the United States its usage declines.
Pronunciation:
BAHR-bawr-ah
The Five Elements:
Water
Famous Barbora:
Barbora Spotakova : javelin thrower
Barbora Kodetova : actress