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There are many theories and we will never really know where it came from. However, most people argue that the name 'Birmingham' comes from "Beorma inga ham", "meaning farmstead of the sons (or descendants) of Beorma"
The name 'Birmingham' comes from "Breme inga ham", meaning home of the sons (or descendants) of Breme

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