Where does “Brigantia” come from?
Brigantia (English) comes from Latin Brigantia, from Proto-Celtic brigantī, from Proto-Indo-European bʰérǵʰonts, from Proto-Indo-European bʰerǵʰ- — to rise; high, lofty; hill, mountain.
Brigantia (English): A Celtic goddess of victory
Definitions
- A Celtic goddess of victory
Ancestry of “Brigantia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | Brigantia | ancient name of |
| 2 | Proto-Celtic | brigantī | something high or elevated; an exalted person |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰérǵʰonts | high |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰerǵʰ- | to rise; high, lofty; hill, mountain |