The Bravanese people, also known as the Barawani, are a group inhabiting southern coast of Somalia who migrated from different parts of the western & middle eastern countries such as (Yemen, Oman, Portugal, Persia). The town (Barawa) which is located southern coast of Somalia was named after the People living there, which the majority of the people there are Bravanese.
As their name suggests, the Bravanese hail from Brava (Barawa), a port town on the southeastern coast of Somalia.
The population's members trace their origins to diverse groups, notably Somali, Portugal, Yemeni, Omani and Persian migrants.