What is "barnim"

Barnim is a district in Brandenburg, Germany. It is bounded by (from the east and clockwise) Poland, the district of Märkisch-Oderland, the city state of Berlin and the districts of Oberhavel and Uckermark.

Barnim is a Pomeranian Slavic origin given name derived from names: Barnimir, Barnisław (which contain word "barni, broni" - to protect) and may refer to:

Several Pomeranian rulers:

• Barnim I the Good (1217–1278), duke of Pomerania

• Barnim III the Great (1300–1368), duke of Pomerania-Stettin

• Barnim IX (1501–1573), also known as Barnim XI the Old, duke of Pomerania-Stettin

Following places:

• Barnim, a district in Brandenburg, Germany
• Barnim, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, a village in north-western Poland