Where does “Kore” come from?

Kore comes from Ancient Greek κόρη, which derives from Proto-Hellenic kórwā, a term of uncertain ultimate origin and meaning.

Kore (English): The birth name of Persephone/Proserpina, the queen of the Underworld/Hades, and goddess of the seasons and of vegetation. She is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter; and the wife of Hades

Definitions

  1. The birth name of Persephone/Proserpina, the queen of the Underworld/Hades, and goddess of the seasons and of vegetation. She is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter; and the wife of Hades

Ancestry of “Kore”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekΚόρηCora or Kore, Persephone
2Proto-Hellenickórwāgirl
Every word from Proto-Hellenic kórwā →Every word from Ancient Greek Κόρη →