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Barima
/bah-REE-mah/
Akan
· a boy’s name
“A nobleman and brave warrior”
How to say it
bah-REE-mah
Given to
Boys
Used in
Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire
How common
uncommon
From the same family
01
Barimah
“A noble, strong man”
Akan
male
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