'anagogy' originates from Late Latin, specifically the word 'anagōgia,' which came from Ancient Greek 'anagōgē,' where 'ana-' meant 'up' and 'agōgē' meant 'leading.'

'anagōgē' in Greek transformed into the Late Latin 'anagōgia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anagogy.'

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.'