It is the normal translation of the Greek term nous.
The Greek term does not have any connotations of evil or malevolence.
These words are most likely derived from the ancient Greek term "kalamos".
Another Greek term sometimes used synonymously is palingenesis, "being born again".
This is confirmed further when we look at the Greek term translated as "taken."
Mark uses the Greek term dei, usually translated "it is necessary."
In this context, the name is derived from ύλη, the classical Greek term for "matter."
Coele-Syria which is a Greek term for the much of the area.
Note that both Latin and Greek terms with the same meaning are included.
In turn, the rank has given rise to the Greek term for brigade, taxiarchia.