Where does “julemand” come from?
julemand (Danish) comes from Danish mand, from Old Norse mann, from Proto-Germanic *mann-, from Proto-Indo-European men- — to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,...
julemand (Danish): Santa Claus
Definitions
- Santa Claus
Ancestry of “julemand”, step by step
julemand traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Danish mand
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danish | mand | man; husband |
| 2 | Old Norse | mann | accusative singular indefinite of maðr |
| 3 | Proto-Germanic | *mann- | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | men- | to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,... |
via Danish jule
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danish | jule | indefinite plural of jul; celebrate Christmas |