Latinized form of the Greek name Ἀρχέλαος (Archelaos), which meant “master of the people” from ἀρχός (archos) meaning “master” and λαός (laos) meaning “people”. This was the name of a son of Herod the Great. He ruled over Judea, Samaria and Idumea.
People with the name Barnabus have a deep inner desire for travel and adventure, and want to set their own pace in life without being governed by tradition.
People with the name Barnabie have a deep inner need for quiet, and a desire to understand and analyze the world they live in, and to learn the deeper truths.