Where does “manna” come from?
manna (Faroese) comes from Late Latin manna, from Ancient Greek μάννα, from Hebrew מן — Alternative form of מִ־; manna.
manna (Faroese): manna; fruit of an elm tree
Definitions
- manna; fruit of an elm tree
Ancestry of “manna”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Late Latin | manna | manna |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μάννα | manna |
| 3 | Hebrew | מן | Alternative form of מִ־; manna |