Where does “doula” come from?

doula (English) comes from Greek δούλα, from Greek δούλος, from Ancient Greek δοῦλος, from Canaanite dōʾēlu.

doula (English): A support person, usually female, who may not...

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Greek	δούλα	slave; maidservant
2	Greek	δούλος	slave
3	Ancient Greek	δοῦλος	slavish, servile, subject; born slave or bondman
4	Canaanite	dōʾēlu	—