'Ethiopia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'Aithiopia,' where 'aitho' meant 'I burn' and 'ops' meant 'face,' referring to the sunburnt appearance of the people.

'Aithiopia' transformed into the Latin word 'Aethiopia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'Ethiopia.'

Initially, it referred to a region in Africa, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.