'anagoge' originates from Late Latin, specifically the word 'anagōgē', which came from Ancient Greek 'ἀναγωγή' (anagōgē), where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'agōgē' meant 'leading'.

'anagōgē' in Greek was adopted into Late Latin as 'anagoge', and eventually became the modern English word 'anagoge'.

Initially, it meant 'a spiritual or mystical leading up', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a mystical or spiritual interpretation, especially of scripture'.