Where does “Crete” come from?
Crete derives from Ancient Greek Κρήτη, itself from Ancient Greek Κρυς, a word of unknown origin and meaning.
Crete (English): A Cretan
Ancestry of “Crete”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Κρήτη | Crete; Krete |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Κρυς | — |
Words derived from “Crete”