Berhane

Berhane is an Amharic unisex name meaning "my light". Derived from the Amharic word berhan (light), in Ethiopia, given names often carry uplifting meanings, and Berhane, along with its variant Berhanu ("his light"), reflects cultural values of enlightenment, hope, and spiritual connection.

Although a common Amharic first name within Ethiopia, Berhane also appears as a family name in the diaspora.

• Meaning: "my light"
• Origin: Amharic
• Type: First name (unisex), also a surname
• Usage regions: Ethiopia (particularly among Amhara and Tigray peoples)
• Related forms: Berhanu (variant)