Middle English word minnen comes from Proto-Indo-European *memóne (To remember. To think, to be mindful.), Proto-Indo-European *minu-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *memóne | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | To remember. To think, to be mindful. |
| *minu- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *gaminþiją | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Memory, remembrance. |
| *minnizô | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | |
| minni | Old Norse (non) | |
| minna | Old Norse (non) | |
| mynnen | Middle English (enm) |