Barbarella
Meaning of Barbarella
Barbarella (pronounced bar-buh-REL-uh, /bɑrˌbəˈrɛlə/) emerges as a sophisticated fusion of the Greek-rooted Barbara, meaning “foreign woman,” and the melodious Romance diminutive –ella, imbuing the name with both classical gravitas and lyrical charm. Its statistical footprint in the United States remains modest—just 17 newborns in 1969 (ranked 749th) and 8 in 1970 (773rd)—yet those sparse numbers belie its outsized cultural resonance. Thanks to the 1968 science-fiction film heroine immortalized by Jane Fonda, Barbarella streaks through pop culture like a comet, carrying connotations of futurism, daring adventure, and a wryly enchanting elegance. For parents who appreciate a name that is analytically sound, richly storied, and subtly uncommon, Barbarella strikes a rare balance between time-honored pedigree and space-age panache.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as bar-buh-REL-uh (/bɑrˌbəˈrɛlə/)
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