Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Aramaic
Meaning:Son of consolation
Barni is a short form of Barnabas, a Greek and Aramaic name meaning “son of consolation.” Choosing this name could be a lovely way to express what a comfort baby will be to you. Barni may also be short for Barnaby, the English form of Barnabas. A more common spelling of the name is Barney, today most commonly associated with the purple dinosaur from Barney and Friends.
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