Barbara in Irish: Gormlaith
The Irish form of Barbara is Gormlaith, a girl's name meaning “splendid princess.” Here’s how to say it, where it comes from, and names that go well with it.
Updated September 2026
GORM-leeTwo syllables, stress on the first
- Irish form
- Gormlaith
- Meaning
- Splendid princess
- Gender
- Girl
- Also spelled
- Gormla, Gormley
How do you say Barbara in Irish?
Barbara in Irish is Gormlaith, pronounced GORM-lee. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first. Other spellings: Gormla and Gormley.
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What does Gormlaith mean?
Gormlaith means “splendid princess.” Barbara is one of the English forms of the name.
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