the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama
"Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, situated in the state's northeast region."
a city in central England; 2nd largest English city and an important industrial and transportation center
"Birmingham, the second-largest city in England, has long served as a vital hub for industry and transportation."
A major city and metropolitan borough of the West Midlands, England, with a population of over one million.
"Birmingham stands as the second most populous city in the United Kingdom and serves as the cultural hub of the West Midlands region."
From Middle English, 1086, from Old English *Beormingahām, from Beornmund + ing + hām, "home of Beorma;" first element of uncertain origin but possibly from beorma ("yeast"). More at Beorma.