Where does “Sparta” come from?
Sparta (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek Σπάρτη, from Ancient Greek σπάρτον, from Proto-Indo-European sper-to, from Proto-Indo-European sper- — to fidget, twitch; to push; to be quick; to...
Sparta (Latin): Sparta
Definitions
- Sparta
Ancestry of “Sparta”, step by step
Sparta traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek Σπάρτη
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Σπάρτη | — |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | σπάρτον | rope, cable; measuring cord; thread |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | sper-to | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | sper- | to fidget, twitch; to push; to be quick; to... |
via Ancient Greek Σπάρτᾱ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Σπάρτᾱ | — |