The name Barbara is derived from the Greek word βάρβαρος (barbaros), meaning 'foreign' or 'non-Greek'. It gained prominence through Saint Barbara, a legendary figure who was martyred by her father and later became the patron saint of architects, geologists, stonemasons, and artillerymen. The name became widely used in the Christian world during the Middle Ages but saw a decline in England after the Protestant Reformation. It was revived in the 19th century and remains a culturally significant na...