Find out how popular the first name Barbaro has been for the last 8 years (from 1979 to 1986) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Barbaro by gender

Based on the last 8 years of data, Barbaro is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1986, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Barbaro.

The history of the first name Barbaro

The name Barbaro has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to the Late Antiquity period. It is derived from the Latin word "barbarus," which initially referred to someone who did not speak Greek or Latin and was considered a foreigner. Over time, the term took on the connotation of being uncultured, uncivilized, or even barbaric.

Interestingly, the name Barbaro appeared in some early Christian texts, such as the writings of Saint Jerome, who lived from 347 to 420 AD. In his works, Saint Jerome used the term "barbarus" to describe those who were not Christians or part of the Roman Empire's cultural sphere.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Barbaro was Pietro Barbaro, a Venetian diplomat and scholar who lived from 1457 to 1513. He served as the ambassador of the Republic of Venice to various European courts and was known for his humanist writings.

Another notable figure was Ermolao Barbaro, who lived from 1454 to 1493. He was a Venetian humanist, scholar, and diplomat, known for his translations of Greek texts into Latin and his contributions to the study of botany.

In the 16th century, there was Daniele Barbaro, an Italian Renaissance scholar, and architect who lived from 1513 to 1570. He is best known for his commentaries on Vitruvius's treatise on architecture, which became a significant influence on Renaissance architecture.

Moving to the 18th century, we find Gian Francesco Barbaro, an Italian playwright and librettist who lived from 1760 to 1832. He is remembered for his collaboration with composers such as Antonio Salieri and Vincenzo Righini, contributing librettos for several operas.

Lastly, in the 20th century, there was Umberto Barbaro, an Italian film critic and theorist who lived from 1904 to 1964. He was a prominent figure in the Italian film movement known as Neorealism and published several influential works on cinema theory.

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