Barbara Holleman

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Barbara Holleman — foreign, stranger
1.5 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Barbara Holleman is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Barbara is a feminine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Barbaros (Βάρβαρος), meaning "foreign." Saint Barbara is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. The surname Holleman: Boyce Holleman (1924–2003), American war veteran, attorney, politician, and actor Frederik David Holleman (1887–1958), Dutch and South African professor, ethnologist, and legal scholar Joel Holleman (1799–1844), American politician and lawyer from Virginia Johan Frederik Holleman (1915–2001), Dutch and South African professor, ethnologist, legal scholar, and author Kim Holleman (born 1973), mid-career contemporary artist with interdisciplinary approach Mitch Holleman (born 1994), American child actor, plays Jake Hart on the TV sitcom Reba Saskia Holleman (1945–2013), Dutch actress, lawyer and . Barbara is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.5 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Barbara reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Barbara

Meaning: foreign, stranger

Greek

From the Greek Barbaros (Βάρβαρος), meaning "foreign." Saint Barbara is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.

Surname: Holleman

English

Boyce Holleman (1924–2003), American war veteran, attorney, politician, and actor Frederik David Holleman (1887–1958), Dutch and South African professor, ethnologist, and legal scholar Joel Holleman (1799–1844), American politician and lawyer from Virginia Johan Frederik Holleman (1915–2001), Dutch and South African professor, ethnologist, legal scholar, and author Kim Holleman (born 1973), mid-career contemporary artist with interdisciplinary approach Mitch Holleman (born 1994), American child actor, plays Jake Hart on the TV sitcom Reba Saskia Holleman (1945–2013), Dutch actress, lawyer and .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Barbara is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 10%
Greece 8%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Barbara by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Barbara Holleman

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Barbara Holleman:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Barbara?
The first name Barbara originates from Greek. From the Greek Barbaros (Βάρβαρος), meaning "foreign." Saint Barbara is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.
When was Barbara most popular?
The name Barbara reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Holleman?
The surname Holleman originates from English. Boyce Holleman (1924–2003), American war veteran, attorney, politician, and actor Frederik David Holleman (1887–1958), Dutch and South African professor, ethnologist, and legal scholar Joel Holleman (1799–1844), American politician and lawyer from Virginia Johan Frederik Holleman (1915–2001), Dutch and South African professor, ethnologist, legal scholar, and author Kim Holleman (born 1973), mid-career contemporary artist with interdisciplinary approach Mitch Holleman (born 1994), American child actor, plays Jake Hart on the TV sitcom Reba Saskia Holleman (1945–2013), Dutch actress, lawyer and .
What are the origins of the name Barbara Holleman?
The name Barbara Holleman combines two different traditions: the first name Barbara has Greek roots, while the surname Holleman originates from English.
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