Where does “Gaza” come from?
Gaza derives from Ancient Greek Γάζα, which was borrowed from Hebrew עַזָּה, ultimately from Hebrew עַז.
Ancestry of “Gaza”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Latin | gaza | treasury; treasure, riches; wealth |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | Γάζα | — |
| 3 | Hebrew | עַזָּה | — |
Words derived from “Gaza”