English
Hero
Hero comes from Ancient Greek Ἡρώ.
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEἩρώHērṓ
- EnglishtodayHero
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Earlier history uncertain.
Lineage
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEἩρώHērṓ
- EnglishtodayHero
Every English word from Ancient Greek Ἡρώ
Today it means
name Any of a number of legendary men and women, including the priestess loved by Leander.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Ancient Greek Ἡρώ / Hero