Where does “cara” come from?
cara (Latin) comes from Latin cārus, from Proto-Italic kāros, from Proto-Indo-European kéh₂ros, from Proto-Indo-European keh₂- — to desire, wish.
cara (Latin): nominative feminine singular of cārus; nominative...
Definitions
- nominative feminine singular of cārus; nominative...
Ancestry of “cara”, step by step
cara traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin cārus
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | cārus | dear, beloved |
| 2 | Proto-Italic | kāros | dear |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | kéh₂ros | loved; dear |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | keh₂- | to desire, wish |
via Ancient Greek κάρᾱ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κάρᾱ | head |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱr̥h₂-(e)s-n- | — |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ḱerh₂- | head, top; horn |
via Ancient Greek κᾰ́ρᾱ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κᾰ́ρᾱ | head; face |