Europa (Latin)

Where does "Europa" come from?

The name Europa originates from the Ancient Greek term Eurṓpa, a Doric dialect form related to the Attic Eurṓpē. Historically tied to a Phoenician princess from Greek mythology, the name was eventually borrowed into Latin. It now serves as the foundation for the names of the European continent, a moon of Jupiter, and a notable asteroid.

Full etymology tree

• Europa (Latin), 'Europa (several characters, most notably a Phoenician princess abducted to Crete by Zeus)'
  • borrowed Εὐρώπα (Eurṓpa) (Ancient Greek), 'Doric form of Εὐρώπη (Eurṓpē):'

Ancestors

• Εὐρώπα (Ancient Greek)

Cognates and doublets

• Εὐρώπη (Ancient Greek)

Descendants and derived words

• Европа (Bulgarian)
• Europa (Catalan)
• Europa (Italian)
• Europe (Middle English)
• Europa (Old Galician-Portuguese)
• Europa (Romanian)
• Европа (Russian)

Updated July 2026

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