BABY NAMES · BOY
Barnaby
Means “son of encouragement”
Aramaic origin
Barnaby is the English form of Barnabas. In the New Testament, Barnabas is an early church leader who traveled with Paul.
NAME NUMBER
9
A name full of compassion and open arms.
SWEET NICKNAMES
Barney
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Barnaby means "son of encouragement". It is a boy's name of Aramaic origin.
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Popular nicknames for Barnaby are Barney.
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