Where does “Berlin” come from?
Berlin comes from German Berlin, of unknown ultimate origin.
Berlin (English): Fine worsted for fancy-work; zephyr worsted
Definitions
- Fine worsted for fancy-work; zephyr worsted
Ancestry of “Berlin”, step by step
Berlin traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via German Berlin
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | Berlin | Berlin federal government of Germany |
via Spanish Berlín
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | Berlín | donut fried pastry, usually in an ellipsoidal shape and filled with cream |