Why is an umbrella called an umbrella?

An umbrella is called an umbrella due to the history of the English language and its connections to other European languages rooted in Latin. The word umbrella first came into use in the 17th century. It is modified from the Italian word for umbrella, ombrella. Etymologists have traced the origin of the Italian word to the Latin word for shade or shadow, umbra. Find a collection of umbrella stands on 1stDibs.