An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics
English-French-Persian

1) To cause to come into existence.
2) To produce or bring about by a course of action or behavior.

M.E., from L. creatus, p.p. of creare "to make, bring forth, produce," akin to crescere "arise, grow," → crescent.

Âfaridan, âfarin- "to create" (related to nifrin, nefrin "curse"); Mid.Pers. âfrin- "to create, bless;" Av. frī- "to rejoice, please;" cf. Skt. pray- "to please, enjoy, satisfy," O.H.G. friten "to look after;" Ger. frei, → free.