The word "given" refers to something that has been specified, accepted, or granted. It can also imply a condition or assumption that is taken for granted. For instance, in mathematics or logic, it might represent an established condition for solving a problem.
The word "given" comes from the Old English "giefan," which means "to give." It is related to the German word "geben," meaning "to give," and has roots in Proto-Germanic geban and Proto-Indo-European gʰeə- meaning "to give" or "to receive."