Paradise
/ˈpær.ə.daɪs/noun
A place of ideal happiness and beauty, often associated with the afterlife or a state of bliss.
Did you know?The concept of 'paradise' originates from an ancient Persian word meaning a walled garden, symbolizing a sacred space of tranquility and divine beauty.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰer-
“To hold, support, or nourish.”
Ancient Persian
Old Persian
pairidaēza
“An enclosed park or garden, symbolizing a perfect dwelling.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
παράδεισος (parádeisos)
“A royal park or garden, often associated with the Garden of Eden.”
Late Latin
Latin
paradisus
“The heavenly abode or paradise, reflecting bliss and eternal life.”
Old French
Old French
paradis
“A place of perfect happiness, often relating to heaven.”
Middle English
Middle English
paradys
“A place of bliss or the abode of the blessed after death.”
Modern English
English
paradise
“A state or place of ideal happiness; a perfect environment.”