Where does “Barnabas” come from?
Barnabas comes from Ancient Greek Βαρναβᾶς, derived from Aramaic בַּר נְבִיָּא, which combines בַּר meaning "son" with נְבִיָּא meaning "prophet."
Barnabas (English): An early Christian, one of the earliest Christian disciples in Jerusalem
Definitions
- An early Christian, one of the earliest Christian disciples in Jerusalem
Ancestry of “Barnabas”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Βαρναβᾶς | Barnabas |
| 2 | Aramaic | בַּר נְבִיָּא | — |