'austria' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the word 'Austria', which is a Latinized form ultimately from Old High German 'Ostarrîchi' where 'ostar/ost' meant 'east' and 'rîchi' meant 'realm/kingdom'.

'austria' changed from the Old High German word 'Ostarrîchi' (recorded in 996) into Medieval Latin 'Austria' and eventually became the modern English word 'Austria'.

Initially, it meant 'eastern realm' (or 'eastern kingdom'), but over time it evolved into its current meaning referring to the specific country 'Austria'.