'evocative' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'evocativus', where 'e-' meant 'out' and 'vocare' meant 'to call'.

'evocativus' transformed into the French word 'évocatif', and eventually became the modern English word 'evocative' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to call out or summon', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'bringing strong images or feelings to mind'.