See also: adamawa English English Wikipedia has an article on:Adamawa StateWikipedia Etymology From Fula Adamawa. Proper noun Adamawa A state of Nigeria in the North East geopolitical zone. Capital and largest city: Yola. Derived terms Adamawa-Eastern Adamawa-Ubangi Yoruba Etymology From English Adamawa, ultimately from Fula Adamawa in reference to the now defunct Adamawa Emirate Pronunciation IPA(key): /ā.dá.má.wá/ Proper noun Adámáwá A state of Nigeria in the North East geopolitical zone. Capital and largest city: Yola.Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.