Proper Name guide

Abomey

name · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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  • US: /ˌæb.əˈmeɪ/
  • US: /əˈboʊ.mi/

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name

Meaning 1

The capital city of Zou department, in southern Benin.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 阿波美 (Ābōměi) — major city in southern Benin
  • Korean: 아보메이 (abomei) — major city in southern Benin
  • Marathi: आबोमे (ābome) — major city in southern Benin
  • Portuguese: Abomey — major city in southern Benin
  • Portuguese: Abomé — major city in southern Benin
  • Portuguese: Abomei — major city in southern Benin