The term Barca (or Barce) serves as a broad disambiguation page, covering a diverse array of places, biological genera, and historical figures. Historically, the most significant reference is to the ancient Greek city of Barca in North Africa, which has since evolved into the modern city of Marj in Libya. In the modern world, the name is perhaps best known as the affectionate nickname for the legendary Spanish sports club FC Barcelona ("Barça"), though it also applies to a unique strategy board game and a type of Mediterranean sailing ship. The surname holds deep historical weight through the Barcid family of ancient Carthage, which included the iconic military commander Hannibal Barca (247–c. 181 BC) and his father, Hamilcar. Beyond these famous associations, the name appears on numerous towns and villages across Europe, from Portugal and Spain to Romania and Slovakia, and even names two separate genera of insects: butterflies and thread-legged bugs. Finally, the surname is carried by a host of modern figures, including American politician Peter W. Barca and Romanian long-distance runner Roxana Bârcă.