'pseudepigrapha' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'pseudepigraphos,' where 'pseudo-' meant 'false' and 'epigraphein' meant 'to inscribe.'

'pseudepigraphos' transformed into the Latin word 'pseudepigrapha,' and eventually became the modern English word 'pseudepigrapha.'

Initially, it meant 'false writings,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'ancient texts falsely attributed to biblical figures.'