Vampires Around the World

All around the world, the vampire goes by different names. Each culture in history has their own distinct name and meaning of vampire. Here are just a few.

Africa
asabonsam, obayifo

Australia
yara-ma-yha-who

Bulgaria
obur

China
chiang-shih

Czech Republic and Slovakia
upir

Germany
Nachtzehrer

Greece
vrykolakas

Gypsy
mulo

India
Kali

Mexico
tlahuelpuchi

Phillipines
aswang

Romania
strigoi

Russia
uppyr