Our Bamar name database contains 416 Bamar surnames and 2.300 Bamar first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Bamar name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. Asia is not very well organised and only have a few open data initiatives. The list of names from countries like Myanmar [Burma] have a reasonable quality but are limited. The Bamar names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Bamar names as well. To create the Bamar name database we used 8.735 validated Bamar social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.
Popular Bamar surnames
This table show popular Bamar surnames. In Myanmar, surnames are typically passed down from the father to the children. The surname is usually a single word and is often derived from the father's name or occupation. For example, if the father's name is Min and he is a farmer, his children's surname may be Min Htut, meaning "son of Min, the farmer." In some cases, a person may also adopt a surname that is related to their place of origin or ethnic group.
Surname | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 |
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Lay | 3.2% | |
Aung | 2.9% | |
Htet | 2.5% | |
Ko | 1.9% | |
Zaw | 1.8% | |
Min | 1.7% | |
Kyaw | 1.6% | |
Thu | 1.5% | |
Phyo | 1.4% | |
Gyi | 1.4% |
- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 8.735 Bamar social media profiles.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Bamar first names
In Myanmar, parents typically choose a first name for their child based on cultural and religious traditions. Many names have specific meanings or are chosen based on the astrological sign of the child's birth. It is also common for parents to choose a name that has been passed down through the family or is a popular name within the community. The child's grandparents also play a significant role in the naming process and may suggest names as well.
Popular Bamar male names
First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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Ko | 7.1% | ||
Aung | 4.5% | ||
Kyaw | 3.9% | ||
Nay | 2.1% | ||
Htet | 2.1% | ||
Kaung | 2.0% | ||
Zaw | 1.9% | ||
Sai | 1.9% | ||
Myo | 1.6% | ||
Soe | 1.6% |
- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 8.735 Bamar social media profiles from which 5.644 (65%) is male.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Popular Bamar female names
First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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Min | 7.6% | ||
Ye | 2.6% | ||
Moe | 2.4% | ||
Myat | 2.1% | ||
May | 2.1% | ||
Thu | 2.0% | ||
Chit | 1.7% | ||
Myint | 1.6% | ||
Su | 1.4% | ||
Zin | 1.4% |
- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 8.735 Bamar social media profiles from which 3.091 (35%) is female.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.