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Across the world, Baye (Baye
, バイ
, Бай
) is a common epicene first name. The given name Baye is characteristic of Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Ethiopia, where it is quite a common epicene name, Senegal, where it is quite a common boy's name, and Mauritania, where it is quite a rare boy's name. Measured by absolute frequency, this name is the most popular in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Ethiopia, Senegal, and Nigeria. Also, Baye is the last name as well as the forename.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Baye | Senegal, France, Ethiopia, United States, Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| バイ | Japan |
| Бай | Uzbekistan, Bulgaria, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Ukraine |
| באי | Israel |
Baye is also a name for the fictitious and mythical characters: Baye Laye , the fictional character appearing in the movie « La pirogue », The Pirogue.