Where does “Papanicolau” come from?
Papanicolau (Portuguese) comes from Greek Παπανικολάου, from Greek παπάς, from Greek παππάς, from Ancient Greek πάππας — daddy, papa; papa, daddy; father.
Papanicolau (Portuguese): Pap test
Definitions
- Pap test
Ancestry of “Papanicolau”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greek | Παπανικολάου | — |
| 2 | Greek | παπάς | Alternative form of παππάς; priest |
| 3 | Greek | παππάς | Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic priest; king... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | πάππας | daddy, papa; papa, daddy; father |