Amharic

Berhane

Pronounced ber-HAH-nehShare

Meaning: My light

  • Gender-neutral
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

An Amharic name built around light with a personal possessive meaning. The full gloss my light is more precise than reducing it to a generic bright or radiant label.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Berhane comes from Amharic.

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