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
- A support person, usually female, who may not...
Ancestry of “doula”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Greek | δούλα | slave; maidservant |
| 2 | Greek | δούλος | slave |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | δοῦλος | slavish, servile, subject; born slave or bondman |
| 4 | Canaanite | dōʾēlu | — |
Words derived from “doula”