Isidore of Seville
/ˈɪzɪdɔːr əv səˈvɪl/noun
Isidore of Seville was a seventh-century Hispanic bishop, theologian, and encyclopedist who served as Archbishop of Seville.
Did you know?Isidore’s Etymologiae became one of the Middle Ages’ most influential encyclopedias, and he is popularly regarded as the patron saint of the internet and computer users.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*deh₃-
“To give; the ancient root behind the Greek element meaning “gift”.”
Ancient Egyptian
Egyptian
ꜣst (Isis)
“The name of the Egyptian goddess Isis, whose worship spread throughout the Greco-Roman world.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Ἰσίδωρος (Isídōros)
““Gift of Isis,” formed from Isis and dôron, “gift.””
Late Antiquity
Latin
Isidorus
“The Latin form of the Greek personal name.”
7th Century
Latin
Isidorus Hispalensis
““Isidore of Hispalis,” the Latin designation for Isidore, referring to the Roman name Hispalis for Seville.”
Medieval to Modern English
English
Isidore of Seville
“The established English name for the bishop and scholar who lived approximately 560–636 CE.”