Where does “Chrysostom” come from?
Chrysostom comes from Ancient Greek Χρυσόστομος, a compound of chrysos (gold) and stoma (mouth), literally meaning "golden-mouthed."
Chrysostom (English): The epithet of [[w:John Chrysostom
Definitions
- The epithet of [[w:John Chrysostom
Ancestry of “Chrysostom”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | Chrysostomus | An epithet used for orators, sometimes used as a given name in Christendom |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | χρυσόστομος | having a golden mouth |