'kore' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'κόρη' (korē), where 'κόρη' meant 'maiden' or 'young woman'.

'κόρη' transformed into the English word 'kore' through direct borrowing from Greek.

Initially, it meant 'maiden' or 'young woman', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of ancient Greek statue'.