Barabas

Barabas represents an alternative spelling of the name Barabbas and derives from bar-Abbâ. The Aramaic origin of the name can be freely translated as 'Son of the Father'. This arises from the Old Aramaic components, where 'bar' stands for 'son' and 'abba' for 'father'.

What does the name Barabas mean?

Barabas is a modified form of Barabbas, which also derives from bar-Abbâ. The Aramaic name is interpreted as 'Son of the Father'. The components 'bar' (son) and 'abba' (father) come from Old Aramaic. In biblical narratives, Barabas was released by Pilate instead of Jesus.

Where does the name Barabas come from?

The name Barabas has its roots in Old Aramaic and means 'Son of the Father'. The composition of the word consists of 'bar' for son and 'abba' for father. The language from which this name originates is Aramaic.

How do you pronounce Barabas?

The pronunciation of Barabas is three syllables and has a rhythmic structure. In German, the name is usually articulated as 'Ba-ra-bas' [ˈbaː.ʁa.bas], with the syllables evenly divided. This repetition of the sound structure creates a distinctive, slightly pulsating sound with clear presence. Overall, Barabas radiates strength, character, and a unique aura.

Popularity

In Germany, Barabas is considered a rare first name. It has not appeared in local name popularity lists so far. In Austria, the name reached its best ranking at 1,520th place in 2012. In the last ten years, Barabas has been given as a first name there fewer than ten times, placing it at 4,431st in the ten-year statistics. From 1984 to 2024, the name ranks 5,153rd in Austria.