Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

abia

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.38 in modern English

Syllables: abia
IPA

6

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

1

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A state of Nigeria in the South East geopolitical zone. Capital: Umuahia. Largest city: Aba.

Etymology

From an acronym of four most populated towns in the state at its creation, Aba, Bende, Isuikwuato, and Afikpo. Afikpo is now in Ebonyi state.

Questions

What does abia mean?: A state of Nigeria in the South East geopolitical zone. Capital: Umuahia. Largest city: Aba.
Where does abia come from?: From an acronym of four most populated towns in the state at its creation, Aba, Bende, Isuikwuato, and Afikpo. Afikpo is now in Ebonyi state.

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