Abbandon

Abbandon is a nonstandard spelling that appears sporadically in English text. It is not recognized as a separate word by major dictionaries. Most occurrences are typographical errors for “abandon” or deliberate stylistic variants in fiction, branding, or online usernames.

When used as a verb form, the correct modern English verb is “abandon” (to give up completely or to desert). “Abbandon” does not carry a distinct, generally accepted meaning in standard lexicons. In literature or media, however, “Abbandon” can function as a proper noun—for example, a character name, a fictional place, or a brand—where its meaning is defined by the work rather than by linguistic norms.

Origin and usage, then, depend on context. If you encounter the term in serious writing, it is advisable to correct it to “abandon” unless the spelling is intentional within a brand, title, or fictional setting. In discussions of typography or online discourse, it is typically described as a misspelling or creative spelling.

See also: abandon, abandonment, branding, fictional names.