what is the origin of the word human
Report Abuse. human c.1250, from M.Fr. humain of or belonging to man, from L. humanus, probably related to homo (gen. hominis) man, and to humus earth, on notion of earthly beings, as opposed to the gods (cf. Heb. adam man, from adamah ground). Cognate with O.Lith. zmuo (acc. zmuni) man, male person..