/ˈbɑɹkə/
OriginFrom Latin Barca, from Punic 𐤁𐤓𐤒 (Baraq), from Phoenician 𐤁𐤓𐤒 (baraq, “lightning”), ultimately from Proto-Semitic *baraḳ-.
- A surname from Punic, particularly (historical) a dynasty of Carthaginian leaders.
“Hamilcar Barca; Hannibal Barca”
- historicalFormer name of Marj: a city in Libya (in the former Roman province of Libya Superior/Libya Pentapolitana).
- informalFC Barcelona, a prominent Spanish association football club.
“2000 April 19, BBC Online, "Football News":”
“There's only one Barca”
“Chelsea and Barca clash once again”
FormsBarcas(plural) · Barce(alternative) · Barke(alternative)