Biruhan: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Biruhan – Meaning: Light or brightness – Origin: Ethiopian (Amharic) – Gender: Unisex – Pronunciation: bih-roo-HAHN


Biruhan is an Ethiopian (Amharic) unisex name meaning “Light or brightness”. It appears in our list of Ethiopian Baby Names With Powerful Meanings.

Meaning & Origin of Biruhan

Meaning: Light or brightness.

Origin: Ethiopian (Amharic).

How to Pronounce Biruhan

Phonetic: bih-roo-HAHN   IPA: /bɪruːˈhɑːn/

Popularity of Biruhan

Biruhan 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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