Etymology of the English word enigma
the English word enigma
derived from the Latin word aenigma (puzzle, enigma, riddle)
derived from the Greek word ainigma, αἴνιγμα (an obscure saying ('enigma'); (abstractly) obscureness)
derived from the Greek word ainissesthai
derived from the Greek word ainos, αἶνος (praise (of God))
derived from the Greek word ainissomai
derived from the Latin word enigma (puzzle, enigma, riddle)
derived from the Greek word ainigma, αἴνιγμα (an obscure saying ('enigma'); (abstractly) obscureness)
derived from the Greek word ainissesthai
derived from the Greek word ainos, αἶνος (praise (of God))
derived from the Greek word ainissomai