Where does “Elefant” come from?
Elefant (German) comes from Middle High German hëlfant, from Latin elephantus, from Ancient Greek ἐλέφας, from Egyptian ꜣbw — cessation; elephant; elephant tusk.
Elefant (German): elephant
Definitions
- elephant
Ancestry of “Elefant”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle High German | hëlfant | — |
| 2 | Latin | elephantus | An elephant; Ivory |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | ἐλέφας | ivory; elephant |
| 4 | Egyptian | ꜣbw | cessation; elephant; elephant tusk |