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
Gautafriþuz traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Proto-Germanic friþuz
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | friþuz | peace, tranquility; sanctuary, refuge |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | priHós | dear, beloved; happy, free |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | preyH- | to love, to please |
via Proto-Germanic gautaz
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proto-Germanic | gautaz | a kenning for Odin; a Geat |