Palladio
/pɑːˈlɑː.di.oʊ/noun
A style associated with the architecture of Andrea Palladio, or a reference to Palladio himself.
Did you know?Palladio is ultimately named for Andrea Palladio, whose own chosen surname was inspired by Pallas Athena, the goddess of wisdom and craft.
Etymological Timeline
16th Century
Italian
Palladio
“The adopted surname of Andrea Palladio, the famous architect”
16th Century
Italian
Palladio / Palladia
“A form linked to Pallas Athena, the goddess of wisdom”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Pallás (Πallás)
“An epithet/name of Athena, goddess of wisdom and warcraft”
Classical Latin
Latin
Palladium
“A sacred image or divine safeguard, especially of Troy”
Modern English
English
Palladio
“A term referring to Palladio or the Palladian architectural style”