Where does “Ganymede” come from?
Ganymede derives from Ancient Greek Γανυμήδης, which may relate to Ancient Greek μήδεα and Proto-Hellenic mḗdeha, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European méh₁desh₂ or med-, though the original meaning remains uncertain.
Ganymede (English): A servant boy or young waiter, particularly one...
Definitions
- A servant boy or young waiter, particularly one...
Ancestry of “Ganymede”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Latin | Ganymēdēs | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Γανυμήδης | Ganymede; meant to please |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μήδεᾰ | counsel; plans |
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