Abyssinia

African place-name

Abyssinia Origin and Meaning

The name Abyssinia is a girl's name of African origin.

Abyssinia is the ancient name of the Ethiopian Empire, no longer found on any map but with a possible future as a melodic girls' name in the ever-expanding place-name category. Among African names for girls, this one is undiscovered.

Abyssinia in Pop Culture

  • Abyssinia
    historical name of the Ethiopian Empire
  • "Abyssinia
    Henry," famous episode of MASH featuring the surprise death of Lt. Henry Blake (pun of "I'll be seeing you")
  • Abyssinian
    a popular cat breed