Barbra

Barbra is a feminine given name, a variant of Barbara. The name Barbara derives from the Greek word barbaros, meaning foreign or strange, and it became common in Christian and Western naming traditions. Barbra is used primarily in English-speaking countries, though its use is not confined to any single region. The spelling Barbra is less common than Barbara, but it is an established variant and can reflect personal preference or family history. The pronunciation is typically BAR-brə, with the stress on the first syllable.

Notable people with the given name Barbra include Barbra Streisand (born 1942), an American singer, actress, and filmmaker who has used the Barbra spelling throughout her career. Her prominence has helped maintain recognition for this variant of the name.

In fiction and culture, individuals named Barbra appear in various works, though the spelling remains rarer than Barbara. The Barbra spelling is sometimes chosen to preserve a family naming pattern or to distinguish a bearer from others who use the more common Barbara spelling.