Where does “Satan” come from?
Satan comes from Middle English Sathan, from Old English Satan, from Latin Satan, from Ancient Greek Σατάν, from Hebrew שָׂטָן meaning adversary or accuser.
Satan (English): A demon follower of Satan ; a fallen angel
Definitions
- A demon follower of Satan ; a fallen angel
Ancestry of “Satan”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | Sathan | — |
| 2 | Old English | Satan | — |
| 3 | Latin | Satān | — |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | Σατάν | — |
| 5 | Hebrew | שָׂטָן | adversary, accuser; Satan, adversary |
Words derived from “Satan”