Satan

Meanings

Proper Noun

• The supreme evil spirit in the Abrahamic religions, who tempts humanity and rules Hell; the Devil; the same figure, regarded as a deity to be revered and worshipped.
• The personification or symbol of pride, carnality, and liberty.
• A person or animal regarded as particularly malignant, detestable, or evil;

Noun

• A demon follower of Satan (principal evil spirit); a fallen angel.

Origin

• From Middle English Sathan, Satan, from Old English Satan, from Latin Satān, from Ancient Greek Σατάν, from Hebrew שָׂטָן ("adversary, accuser"). shaitan.