Barhama is also a variant spelling of Barhima, which is a male-given name in some West African cultures. It is derived from the Arabic name Ibrahim, which means “father of many” or “friend of God”. One of the most famous people with this name was Sheikh Ibrahim Niass, a Senegalese Islamic scholar and leader of the Tijaniyya Sufi order. He was born in 1900 and died in 1975 in London. He had millions of followers throughout West Africa and beyond, and he was known for his teachings, writings, and spiritual influence. You can read more about his life and works on Wikipedia4 or Google Books.