Abia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

Abia

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.

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