Etymology Explorer › Proto-Germanic

Where does “Gautafriþuz” come from?

Gautafriþuz (Proto-Germanic) comes from Proto-Germanic friþuz, from Proto-Indo-European priHós, from Proto-Indo-European preyH- — to love, to please.

Ancestry of “Gautafriþuz”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Proto-Germanicfriþuzpeace, tranquility; sanctuary, refuge
2Proto-Indo-EuropeanpriHósdear, beloved; happy, free
3Proto-Indo-EuropeanpreyH-to love, to please

Words derived from “Gautafriþuz”

  • Godefridus
  • Godefroy
Every word from Proto-Indo-European preyH- →