Renown
/rɪˈnaʊn/noun
The condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame.
Did you know?In medieval times, a person's renown was often seen as a reflection of their soul's worth, believed to influence their fate in the afterlife.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*nōw-
“to know; to name, recognize.”
Old French
Old French
renom
“a name or reputation, derived from 're-' meaning again and 'nom' meaning name.”
Middle English
Middle English
renoun
“a state of being known, fame.”
Modern English
English
renown
“fame or reputation gained through achievement.”