Where does “Virgo” come from?
Virgo, the zodiacal constellation and sign, derives from Latin virgo meaning "maiden" or "young woman," of unknown ultimate origin.
Virgo (English): Someone with a Virgo star sign
Definitions
- Someone with a Virgo star sign
Ancestry of “Virgo”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | virgō | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | παρθένος | maidenly; chaste; young, unmarried woman; maiden |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | pstḗn | breast, teat |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | ph₂ǵ-sth₂-ḗn | — |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | steh₂- | to stand |