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