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Name Origin

Barnabas is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from the Aramaic name בר נביא (Bar-Nabi), meaning 'son of encouragement' or 'son of consolation'. It was borne by a prominent early Christian figure, also known as Barnabas the Apostle.

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Barnabas the Apostle

Apostle of Jesus Christ

  • Early Christian leader and missionary
  • Companion of Saint Paul the Apostle on his missionary journeys
  • Described in the Bible as a Levite from Cyprus who sold a field and gave the proceeds to the apostles.