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Derived from Greek βάρβαρος (barbaros) meaning “foreign”. According to legend, Saint Barbara was a young woman killed by her father Dioscorus, who was then killed by a bolt of lightning. She is the patron of architects, geologists, stonemasons and artillerymen. Because of her renown, the name came into general use in the Christian world in the Middle Ages. In England it became rare after the Protestant Reformation, but it was revived in the 19th century.

People with the name Brittan have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.

Combination of Maria with Johanna or Josephine.

People with the name Alain have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share their own strongly held views on spiritual matters.

People with the name Gisllica have a deep inner desire to use their abilities in leadership, and to have personal independence. They would rather focus on large, important issues, and delegate the details.