'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 Ancient Greek was adopted into Late Latin as 'anagoge', and eventually became the English word 'anagoge'. The plural 'anagoges' follows the standard English pluralization.

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