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Updated June 2026
A female given name of Greek origin meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'. A proper name commonly used in English-speaking countries.
“Barbara has been teaching mathematics at the university for fifteen years.”
/ˈbɑːb(ə)rə/
bar·ba·ra
Proper noun (not typically used); contains three A's and repeating BAR pattern
11 points; proper nouns not allowed in standard play
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