'fated' originates from the Latin word 'fatum,' where 'fatum' meant 'that which has been spoken.'

'fatum' transformed into the Old French word 'fat,' and eventually became the modern English word 'fate,' from which 'fated' is derived.

Initially, it meant 'that which has been spoken or decreed,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'destined to happen.'