Name meaning
Berhane
means “my light”
- Origin
- Ge'ez, via Tigrinya
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Eritrean, Ethiopian
- Spellings
- Berhane · Birhan
- Say it
- ber-HAH-neh
- Letters
- 7
Researched meaning
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Berhane comes from the Ge'ez berhan, light, meaning my light. It is common in Eritrea and northern Ethiopia.
Roots
From Ge'ez berhān (light).
Where it is used
Birhan is related.
Berhane name FAQ
What does the name Berhane mean?
Berhane means “my light”. From Ge'ez berhān (light).
Where does the name Berhane come from?
Berhane is of Ge'ez, via Tigrinya origin. Today it is used in Eritrean, Ethiopian families.
How do you pronounce Berhane?
Berhane is usually pronounced ber-HAH-neh.
Is Berhane a boy's or a girl's name?
Berhane is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Berhane?
Related spellings and forms include Birhan.
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Sources
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