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Barnabas: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“son of consolation; son of encouragement”
برنباس
בר נבא
What Barnabas means
Barnabas (برنباس, Aramaic בר נבא) is a Christian boy’s name that means “son of consolation; son of encouragement”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Barnabas.
Barnabas at a glance
- Meaning
- son of consolation; son of encouragement
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Aramaic
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- bar-nuh-bus
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 8
- First letter
- B · ب
Meaning of Barnabas
- In English
- son of consolation; son of encouragement
- اردو میں معنی
- تسلی کا بیٹا
Origin and history of Barnabas
From Aramaic bar nabba, meaning 'son of consolation'. The meaning is given in Acts 4:36. Called an apostle in Acts 14:14.
Base wordAramaic bar nabba
How to say and write Barnabas
- Say it
- bar-nuh-bus3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Barnabas
- Urdu
- برنباس
- Original script
- בר נבא
- Other spellings
- Barney
- Known bearer
- St Barnabas, companion of Paul
- Themes
- Kindness
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Questions about the name Barnabas
What does the name Barnabas mean?
Barnabas means “son of consolation; son of encouragement”. In Urdu: تسلی کا بیٹا. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
Is Barnabas a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Barnabas is a boy’s name.
Is Barnabas a Christian name?
Yes. Barnabas is used by Christian families. It is of Aramaic origin. From Aramaic bar nabba, meaning 'son of consolation'. The meaning is given in Acts 4:36. Called an apostle in Acts 14:14.
How do you pronounce Barnabas?
Say it “bar-nuh-bus”: 3 syllables.
How do you write Barnabas in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Barnabas is written برنباس. In its original script: בר נבא.
What are other spellings of Barnabas?
Barnabas is also spelled Barney.
Who is a famous person named Barnabas?
St Barnabas, companion of Paul
Is the meaning of Barnabas verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.