myEtymology.com: English etymology of agape

Etymology of the English word agape

the English word agape

derived from the English word a-

derived from the English word gape

derived from the Old Norse word gapa

derived from the English word a-

using the Greek prefix a-, ἀ- (an- not, without)

derived from the Greek word agape, ἀγάπη (love; affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast)

The earliest known usage of agape in English dates from the 17th century.

Word found in Modern English