Barnard: Meaning and Definition of

Bar•nard

1. born 1922, South African surgeon: performed first successful human-heart transplant 1967.
2. 1809–89, U.S. educator and advocate of higher education for women: president of Columbia University 1864–89.
3. 1863–1938, U.S. sculptor.
4. 1811–1900, U.S. educator.
5. a male given name.