An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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

Etymology (EN): M.E., from L. creatus, p.p. of creare “to make, bring forth, produce,” akin to crescere “arise, grow,” → crescent.

Etymology (PE): 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.