Where does “Medea” come from?

Medea comes from Ancient Greek Μήδεια, derived from Ancient Greek μέδω, which traces to Proto-Indo-European med- meaning to measure or distribute.

Ancestry of “Medea”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Ancient Greek	Μήδεια	—
2	Ancient Greek	μήδεα	counsel, plan, art, prudence, cunning; male...
3	Ancient Greek	μέδω	to protect, rule over
4	Proto-Indo-European	mēd-	—
5	Proto-Indo-European	med-	to measure; to give advice; healing

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