Barbara Saleri

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Barbara Saleri — foreign, stranger
4.0 million People worldwide
Italia Most common in
1965s Peak popularity
Gender
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Barbara Saleri 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 Saleri: Saler, assolutamente rarissimo, è del trevisano, Saleri è tipico di Lumezzane,Tavernole sul Mella, Brescia, Quinzano d`Oglio, Gardone Val Trompia e Gussago, dovrebbero derivare direttamente o da troncature dialettali del nome medioevale Salerius, che possiamo ad esempio trovare in un atto dell'anno 1190 a Spoleto: "...Et Ego dominus Zacheus cum predictis canonicis juravimus et scribere rogavimus, Et Ego Saracenus Bonifatii, Cristianus Sansonis, Johannes Sansonis, Mardocheus Adamori, Varcorus, Salerius, Rainaldus frater ejus, Adam Dalimani, et Phylippus Adami Gozi, Bosturnus, Munaldus Benedictelli, Henricus Bellonis, Carbo Berardi, Johannes Pelagalli, et quam plures in contione asistentes affuerunt et testes rogati sunt. Barbara is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 4.0 million people globally, with the highest concentration in Italia. The name Barbara reached peak popularity in the 1965s, 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: Saleri

Italian

Saler, assolutamente rarissimo, è del trevisano, Saleri è tipico di Lumezzane,Tavernole sul Mella, Brescia, Quinzano d`Oglio, Gardone Val Trompia e Gussago, dovrebbero derivare direttamente o da troncature dialettali del nome medioevale Salerius, che possiamo ad esempio trovare in un atto dell'anno 1190 a Spoleto: "...Et Ego dominus Zacheus cum predictis canonicis juravimus et scribere rogavimus, Et Ego Saracenus Bonifatii, Cristianus Sansonis, Johannes Sansonis, Mardocheus Adamori, Varcorus, Salerius, Rainaldus frater ejus, Adam Dalimani, et Phylippus Adami Gozi, Bosturnus, Munaldus Benedictelli, Henricus Bellonis, Carbo Berardi, Johannes Pelagalli, et quam plures in contione asistentes affuerunt et testes rogati sunt.

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Geographic Distribution

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

Italia 41%
Germania 32%
Brasile 27%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Notable People Named Barbara Saleri

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 Saleri:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 1965s.
What is the origin of the surname Saleri?
The surname Saleri originates from Italian. Saler, assolutamente rarissimo, è del trevisano, Saleri è tipico di Lumezzane,Tavernole sul Mella, Brescia, Quinzano d`Oglio, Gardone Val Trompia e Gussago, dovrebbero derivare direttamente o da troncature dialettali del nome medioevale Salerius, che possiamo ad esempio trovare in un atto dell'anno 1190 a Spoleto: "...Et Ego dominus Zacheus cum predictis canonicis juravimus et scribere rogavimus, Et Ego Saracenus Bonifatii, Cristianus Sansonis, Johannes Sansonis, Mardocheus Adamori, Varcorus, Salerius, Rainaldus frater ejus, Adam Dalimani, et Phylippus Adami Gozi, Bosturnus, Munaldus Benedictelli, Henricus Bellonis, Carbo Berardi, Johannes Pelagalli, et quam plures in contione asistentes affuerunt et testes rogati sunt.
What are the origins of the name Barbara Saleri?
The name Barbara Saleri combines two different traditions: the first name Barbara has Greek roots, while the surname Saleri originates from Italian.
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