Birame Forename
Approximately 19,502 people bear this name
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Birame (also spelled Biram) is a masculine given name of Serer and Wolof origin, found almost exclusively in Senegal and The Gambia. While it is linguistically considered a Wolofized derivation of the Semitic name Abraham (via the Arabic Ibrahim), it holds distinct historical significance as a royal name.
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| Place | Gender | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senegal | 88% | 19,190 | 1:760 | 128 |
| Mauritania | 100% | 121 | 1:33,845 | 2,032 |
| France | 94% | 49 | 1:1,356,538 | 9,323 |
| Spain | 100% | 27 | 1:1,723,332 | 10,918 |
| Ivory Coast | 89% | 21 | 1:1,098,854 | 31,525 |
| DR Congo | 67% | 21 | 1:3,515,600 | 73,131 |
| United States | - | 20 | 1:18,126,849 | 152,460 |
| Brazil | - | 10 | 1:21,423,615 | 203,947 |
| Italy | 94% | 8 | 1:7,632,761 | 27,464 |
| Belgium | 67% | 7 | 1:1,641,434 | 16,483 |
| Papua New Guinea | 100% | 5 | 1:1,630,463 | 100,826 |
| England | - | 4 | 1:13,900,730 | 89,263 |
| Morocco | - | 4 | 1:8,587,159 | 11,086 |
| Germany | - | 2 | 1:48,338,938 | 72,742 |
| Canada | - | 2 | 1:16,566,686 | 86,787 |
| Burkina Faso | - | 2 | 1:9,189,734 | 69,235 |
| Russia | - | 1 | 1:144,233,704 | 184,271 |
| Sudan | - | 1 | 1:37,806,975 | 10,689 |
| India | 100% | 1 | 1:1,214,877,971 | 4,759,450 |
| Norway | - | 1 | 1:5,132,329 | 37,513 |
| Mali | 100% | 1 | 1:16,977,755 | 8,714 |
| Algeria | - | 1 | 1:38,176,720 | 32,669 |
| Czechia | - | 1 | 1:10,656,162 | 11,509 |
| Benin | - | 1 | 1:10,575,843 | 90,010 |
| Austria | - | 1 | 1:8,514,201 | 19,377 |
Birame (2,014) may also be a surname.
Birame Forename Meaning
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Birame (also spelled Biram) is a masculine given name of Serer and Wolof origin, found almost exclusively in Senegal and The Gambia. While it is linguistically considered a Wolofized derivation of the Semitic name Abraham (via the Arabic Ibrahim), it holds distinct historical significance as a royal name. It was frequently borne by the Damels (kings) of the Kingdom of Cayor and the rulers of the Jolof Empire. Consequently, the name connotes nobility, leadership, and deep ancestral roots in the Senegambian region.
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Birame Demographics
Average Birame Salary in
United States
$13,750 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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