чудо (Russian)
Where does "чудо" come from?
The Russian word 'чудо' (chudo) traces its origins back to the Proto-Indo-European root *kéwdos, which also gave rise to the Ancient Greek word for renown or glory. As it evolved into Proto-Slavic and later Old East Slavic, the term solidified its meaning to denote a miracle or a source of wonder. Today, it remains a powerful word in Russian used to describe both supernatural events and things that inspire awe.
Full etymology tree
- чудо (Russian), 'miracle, marvel'
- inherited чудо (Old East Slavic), 'miracle'
- inherited *čudo (Proto-Slavic), 'miracle, wonder'
- inherited *kjáudas (Proto-Balto-Slavic)
- inherited *kéwdos (Proto-Indo-European)
- inherited *kjáudas (Proto-Balto-Slavic)
- inherited *čudo (Proto-Slavic), 'miracle, wonder'
- inherited чудо (Old East Slavic), 'miracle'
Ancestors
- чудо (Old East Slavic)
- *čudo (Proto-Slavic)
Updated June 2026
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