The ancient name for Ethiopia
Abyssinia is the historic name for the Ethiopian Empire. The name is derived from the Arabic word 'Habash', which refers to the diverse ethnic groups that inhabited the region. As a given name, it is often chosen to honor East African heritage or as a symbolic reference to one of the world's oldest independent nations.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Abyssinia in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the novel 'Abyssinia' by Geina Durante · Abyssinia
