Strong son; powerful heir
Name Profile
Brahima
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Brahima.
Primary meaning
Variant of Ibrahim (Abraham)
Pronunciation: brah-HEE-mah
Profile summary
West African (Mandinka/Wolof) form of Ibrahim. Means 'father of many.' Common in Senegal, Mali, and Guinea. The current meaning shown for this name is Variant of Ibrahim (Abraham). The catalog pronunciation is listed as brah-HEE-mah. It is listed alongside the related form Ibrahim. Brahima appears in unisex naming lists and unique style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Brahima is currently cataloged under West african (mandinka) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Variant of Ibrahim (Abraham).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under West african (mandinka) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Brahima is grouped as a unique unisex name. Related form for this profile: Ibrahim. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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