Barbara Silveira

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Barbara Silveira — foreign, stranger
1.5 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Barbara Silveira 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 Silveira: Abraham Patusca da Silveira (1905–1990), Brazilian football striker Alcides Silveira (1938–2011), Uruguayan international football player and coach of the Uruguay national football team Amarildo Tavares da Silveira (1901–?), Brazilian football striker Caue Fernandes Silveira (born 1988), Brazilian footballer Chu Ming Silveira (1941–1997), Chinese-Brazilian architect and designer Fabio Trinidade da Silveira (born 1977), Brazilian footballer commonly known as Fabinho Francisco Silveira, Count of Amarante (1763–1821), Portuguese army lieutenant general who fought in the Napoleonic Wars Gonçalo da. 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: Silveira

Portuguese

Abraham Patusca da Silveira (1905–1990), Brazilian football striker Alcides Silveira (1938–2011), Uruguayan international football player and coach of the Uruguay national football team Amarildo Tavares da Silveira (1901–?), Brazilian football striker Caue Fernandes Silveira (born 1988), Brazilian footballer Chu Ming Silveira (1941–1997), Chinese-Brazilian architect and designer Fabio Trinidade da Silveira (born 1977), Brazilian footballer commonly known as Fabinho Francisco Silveira, Count of Amarante (1763–1821), Portuguese army lieutenant general who fought in the Napoleonic Wars Gonçalo da.

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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 Silveira

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 Silveira:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Silveira?
The surname Silveira originates from Portuguese. Abraham Patusca da Silveira (1905–1990), Brazilian football striker Alcides Silveira (1938–2011), Uruguayan international football player and coach of the Uruguay national football team Amarildo Tavares da Silveira (1901–?), Brazilian football striker Caue Fernandes Silveira (born 1988), Brazilian footballer Chu Ming Silveira (1941–1997), Chinese-Brazilian architect and designer Fabio Trinidade da Silveira (born 1977), Brazilian footballer commonly known as Fabinho Francisco Silveira, Count of Amarante (1763–1821), Portuguese army lieutenant general who fought in the Napoleonic Wars Gonçalo da.
What are the origins of the name Barbara Silveira?
The name Barbara Silveira combines two different traditions: the first name Barbara has Greek roots, while the surname Silveira originates from Portuguese.
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