Where does “Hipparchus” come from?
Hipparchus comes from Ancient Greek Ἵππαρχος, composed of elements from Ancient Greek ἵππος (horse) and ἀρχός (ruler).
Ancestry of “Hipparchus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Ἵππαρχος | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἀρχός | ruler, leader, prince |