Barbados — Name Day Description

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Barbados
Date
December 25
Names
Noel, Joy, Emmanuel
Description

December 25 is celebrated as Christmas Day, a major Christian holiday in Barbados and across the Caribbean, marking the birth of Jesus Christ.

  • Noel – From Old French, meaning Christmas or birth of Christ. Traditionally given to children born during the Christmas season.
  • Joy – Of English origin, meaning happiness or delight. The name captures the festive spirit and warmth of the holiday.
  • Emmanuel – From the Hebrew Immanuel, meaning God is with us. It refers directly to the prophetic name for Jesus in Christian tradition.