'stoicism' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'stoa,' where 'stoa' meant 'porch' or 'colonnade,' referring to the painted porch where Zeno taught.

'stoa' transformed into the Latin word 'stoicus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'stoicism' through Middle English.

Initially, it referred to the philosophical teachings of Zeno, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of enduring hardship without complaint.