Where does “Pythagoras” come from?
Pythagoras derives from Ancient Greek Πῡθαγόρᾱς, a proper name of unknown etymology whose meaning is not established in historical sources.
Pythagoras (English): of mostly historical use, and a transliteration from modern Greek
Definitions
- of mostly historical use, and a transliteration from modern Greek
Ancestry of “Pythagoras”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Πῡθαγόρᾱς | — |