Birman (disambiguation)
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Birman may refer to:
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- A breed of cat, BirmanBirmanThe Birman is a domestic cat breed. Also called the "Sacred Cat of Burma", it is not to be confused with the Burmese, which is a separate and dissimilar breed. The Birman has medium-long hair, a pale colored body and darker points with deep blue eyes. Even though the cat is pointed, the paws have...
, not to be confused with a Burmese (cat)Burmese (cat)The Burmese is a breed of domesticated cats split into two subgroups: the American Burmese and the British Burmese . Most modern Burmese are descendants of one female cat called Wong Mau, which was brought from Burma to America in 1930...
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As a surname
Surname
A surname is a name added to a given name and is part of a personal name. In many cases, a surname is a family name. Many dictionaries define "surname" as a synonym of "family name"...
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- Joan BirmanJoan BirmanJoan Sylvia Lyttle Birman is an American mathematician, specializing in braid theory and knot theory. Her book Braids, Links, and Mapping Class Groups has become a standard introduction, with many of today's researchers having learned the subject through it...
, an American topologist, specializing in braids and knot theory - Joel BirmanJoel BirmanJoel Birman, a Brazilian psychiatrist and psychotherapist, was born in Vitória, State of Espírito Santo of Romanian Jewish immigrant parents. He graduated in Medicine in the 1970s and pursued his post graduate studies in São Paulo and Paris. Birman is one of the most prolific Brazilian authors in...
, a Brazilian psychiatrist and psychotherapist
See also
- BiermanBiermanBierman or Biermann is a surname.Notable people with surname Bierman or Biermann:*Bernie Bierman , a college football coach*Charlie Bierman , baseball player*Fred Biermann , a U.S...
, a similar surname. - For the dominant ethnic group of Burma, see BamarBamarThe Bamar are the dominant ethnic group of Burma , constituting approximately two-thirds of the population. The Bamar live primarily in the Irrawaddy basin, and speak the Burmese language, which is also the official language of Burma. Bamar customs and identity are closely intertwined with general...
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