Where does “ἀββᾶς” come from?
ἀββᾶς (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek ἀββα, from Aramaic אבא, from Proto-Semitic ʔabw-, from Proto-Afroasiatic ʔab-.
ἀββᾶς (Ancient Greek): Alternative form of ἀββα; father
Definitions
- Alternative form of ἀββα; father
Ancestry of “ἀββᾶς”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | ἀββα | father; title of respect given to abbots |
| 2 | Aramaic | אבא | father, ancestor, progenitor; teacher; chief,... |
| 3 | Proto-Semitic | ʔabw- | father |
| 4 | Proto-Afroasiatic | ʔab- | — |
Words derived from “ἀββᾶς”