"Abia" meaning in English

See Abia in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

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. Head templates: {{en-prop}} Abia
  1. A state of Nigeria in the South East geopolitical zone. Capital: Umuahia. Largest city: Aba. Wikipedia link: Aba, Nigeria, Afikpo, Bende, Nigeria, Isuikwuato Categories (place): Abia State, Nigeria, Places in Nigeria, States of Nigeria
    Sense id: en-Abia-en-name-XcHmknqb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 5 entries, Pages with entries
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