Barra
- Pronunciation
- [Ba-rra]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Marksman
- Origin
- Celtic
Quick Facts About Barra
569
Celtic baby names in our dictionary
364
Celtic male names
209
5-letter B-names in our dictionary
783
B-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry | A Guinean Surname Meaning The Family Comes From The Peul, Fulani, Or Foulbe Ethnic Groups Of West Africa. | Male | African |
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