Etymology of the English word baptism
the English word
baptismderived from the Old French word
baptismederived from the Latin word
baptismus (baptism; washing, sprinkling)
derived from the Greek word
baptismos, βαπτισμός (ablution (ceremonial or Christian))
derived from the Greek word
baptizein, βαπτίζω
derived from the Greek word
baptein, βάπτω
Derivations in English
pedobaptismUsage
Word found in Modern English
