Etymograph

English

Magellan

Magellan comes from New Latin Magellanus, and goes back to Portuguese Magalhães.

  1. Portuguesec. 1500–presentMagalhães
  2. New Latinc. 1500–1900Magellanus
  3. EnglishtodayMagellan

attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed

Lineage

  1. Portuguesec. 1500–presentMagalhães
  2. New Latinc. 1500–1900Magellanus
  3. EnglishtodayMagellan

Today it means

name A surname.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / Portuguese Magalhães / Magellan