Birhane: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Birhane – Meaning: my light – Origin: Amharic – Gender: Unisex – Pronunciation: beer-HAH-nay


Birhane is an Amharic unisex name meaning “my light”. It appears in our list of 175+ Baby Names That Mean Fire — Fierce, Passionate, and Unforgettable.

Meaning & Origin of Birhane

Meaning: My light.

Origin: Amharic.

How to Pronounce Birhane

Phonetic: beer-HAH-nay   IPA: /bɪərˈhɑːneɪ/

Popularity of Birhane

Birhane doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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