Where does the word “video” come from? August 4, 2020September 9, 2011 by Pamela Landy The word “video” comes from the Latin word for “I see.” Related Answers What was the prop budget for “Captain Video” (Du-Mont, 1949-55)? What does the word Mafia mean and what does the word Cosa Nostra mean? Where does Jacques Derrida teach? Where did the word crap come from and does it refer to shooting craps? Where does the word Salary come from? Where does the word vaudeville come from?