Abui (English)

Where does "Abui" come from?

The name Abui originates from the indigenous Abui language, where the term 'abui' literally translates to 'mountains' or an 'enclosed place.' This reflects the geographic reality of the Abui people, who are traditionally located in the mountainous highlands of the Alor Archipelago in Indonesia.

Full etymology tree

• Abui (English), 'A language spoken in the Alor Archipelago of Indonesia.'
  • inherited abui (Abui)

Updated July 2026

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