Bernabe (given name)

Bernabe is a masculine given name of Spanish and Portuguese origin. It is derived from the Aramaic name Bar-Nabuwa (בר נביא), meaning "son of the prophet" or "son of prophecy." The Greek form of the name is Barnabas (Βαρναβᾶς).

The name is often associated with Saint Barnabas, an early Christian apostle mentioned in the New Testament. Barnabas was a companion of Saint Paul and is considered the patron saint of Cyprus.

Bernabe is less common than its English counterpart, Barnaby, but still used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries and communities. It carries connotations of religious devotion and prophetic insight.

Variations of the name include:

• Barnaby (English)
• Barnabé (French, Portuguese)
• Barnaba (Italian, Polish)
• Barnabas (Greek)