Where does “Jungfrau” come from?
Jungfrau derives from German Jungfrau, combining German Frau with Middle High German junc, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European roots meaning young and woman.
Ancestry of “Jungfrau”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | Jungfrau | virgin; maiden; Virgo |
| 2 | German | juncvrouwe | — |