Sathan

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English Satan, from Latin Satan, from Ancient Greek Σατάν (Satán), from Hebrew שָׂטָן (Sātān).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsaːtan/, /ˈsatan/, /ˈsatən/, /ˈsatɔn/

Proper noun

Sathan

  1. Satan, the Devil
  2. (rare) A figure of temptation.

Descendants

  • English: Satan
  • Scots: Sautan

References

Middle French

Etymology

Hypercorrect form of Latin Satān, from Ancient Greek Σατάν (Satán), from Hebrew שָׂטָן (Śāṭān, adversary, accuser)).

Proper noun

Sathan

  1. Satan

Synonyms