Where does “Armageddon” come from?
Armageddon comes from Ancient Greek Ἁρμαγεδών, from Hebrew הר מגידו, derived from Hebrew הַר meaning "mountain."
Armageddon (English): the end of the world
Ancestry of “Armageddon”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | Ἁρμαγεδών | — |
| 2 | Hebrew | הר מגידו | mountain of Megiddo |
| 3 | Hebrew | הַר | mountain of |
Words derived from “Armageddon”