The name "Easter" likely comes from the Old English word Ēastre or Ēostre, which referred to an Anglo-Saxon goddess associated with spring and possibly dawn or fertility. This word was used in the name of the month Eosturmonath (around April), during which the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus began to be observed. The Christian feast adopted the name of the month, and so it became known as Easter. This origin is supported by the writings of the 8th-century monk Bede. Another perspective is that "Easter" could derive from a word meaning "dawn" or "east," tying into the concept of resurrection and new light. Most other languages use a variant derived from the Greek and Latin word "Pascha," coming from the Hebrew "Pesach" meaning Passover. In summary, Easter is called that primarily because of its linguistic roots tied to an old Anglo-Saxon goddess name and the month's name, symbolizing new beginnings, dawn, and spring—fitting themes for the resurrection celebration.