Barnabas

noun

Bar·na·bas ˈbär-nə-bəs

: a companion of the apostle Paul on his first missionary journey

Word History

Etymology

Greek, from Aramaic Barnebhū'āh

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Barnabas was before the 12th century

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“Barnabas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Barnabas. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.

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