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Barbora

Barbora is a female given name found mainly in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. It is the Czech and Slovak form of Barbara, itself derived from the Latin name Barbara, which in turn comes from the Greek barbaros meaning foreign or stranger. The name is associated with Saint Barbara, a Christian martyr, which helped spread its use in Europe.

In Czech and Slovak, Barbora often shortens to Bára or Barča, among other affectionate forms. The name

Notable people named Barbora include Barbora Krejčíková and Barbora Strýcová, both Czech professional tennis players of

See also Saint Barbara, and variations of the name in other languages, such as Barbara, Bárbara, and

remains
common
in
Czech
and
Slovak
communities
and
appears
among
the
diaspora
in
other
countries.
The
English-equivalent
form
is
Barbara.
international
renown,
and
Barbora
Špotáková,
a
Czech
javelin
thrower
and
Olympic
champion.
These
individuals
illustrate
the
name’s
continued
popularity
in
sports
and
public
life.
other
regional
forms.