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Sebastia in Arabic

سَبَسْطِيَّة sabasṭiyya

Sebastia in Arabic: سَبَسْطِيَّة (sabasṭiyya). In English, Sebastia means a village in Nablus Governorate, West Bank, Palestine; the former capital of the Kingdom of Israel; formerly, Samaria (archeological site).

Arabic words for Sebastia

Palestinian city — see also Samaria
سَبَسْطِيَّة sabasṭiyya

English meaning of Sebastia

  1. proper noun A village in Nablus Governorate, West Bank, Palestine; the former capital of the Kingdom of Israel; formerly, Samaria (archeological site).
  2. proper noun Former name of Sivas: a municipality, the capital of Sivas district and Sivas Province, Turkey.
  3. proper noun A theme of the Byzantine Empire centered on Sivas.

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Questions about Sebastia in Arabic

What is the meaning of Sebastia in Arabic?
Sebastia in Arabic is سَبَسْطِيَّة (sabasṭiyya).
ما معنى كلمة Sebastia؟
Sebastia: سَبَسْطِيَّة (sabasṭiyya).
What does Sebastia mean in English?
Sebastia means a village in Nablus Governorate, West Bank, Palestine; the former capital of the Kingdom of Israel; formerly, Samaria (archeological site).

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