'super' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'super', where 'super' meant 'above' or 'over'.

'super' was adopted into English from Latin via Old French, where it retained the meaning of 'above' or 'excellent', and eventually became the modern English word 'super'.

Initially, it meant 'above' or 'over', but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'excellent', 'outstanding', or 'superintendent'.