Where does “Богоро́дица” come from?
Богоро́дица (Russian) comes from Koine Greek Θεοτόκος, from Ancient Greek τόκος, from Ancient Greek τίκτω, from Proto-Hellenic tíktō, from Proto-Indo-European teḱ- — to sire, beget.
Богоро́дица (Russian): Virgin Mary, Blessed Virgin, Our Lady, Theotokos
Definitions
- Virgin Mary, Blessed Virgin, Our Lady, Theotokos