Europa

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Europa means "wide-faced" or "large-eyed" in Greek mythology. It symbolizes the beauty and elegance of the continent of Europe.
Scripts(How to write)
Ευρώπη (Europi) - Greek
Εὐρώπη(Ancient Greek)
Pronunciation
yu-roh-puh, yuh-roh-puh
yuw-RO-pə(English)
Popularity
Europa is not a common name and ranks low in popularity globally. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names in the United States in any year.

cartoon of the name Europa
Cartoon of Europa

Europa Name meanings & History

Greek mythology, but also refers to the continent of Europe. The name Europa means "wide-faced" or "large-eyed" in Greek mythology. It symbolizes the beauty and elegance of the continent of Europe. Latinized form of Greek Εὐρώπη (Europe), which meant "wide face" from εὐρύς (eurys) meaning "wide" and ὄψ (ops) meaning "face, eye". In Greek mythology Europa was a Phoenician princess who was abducted and taken to Crete by Zeus in the guise of a bull. She became the first queen of Crete, and later fathered Minos by Zeus. The continent of Europe said to be named for her, though it is more likely her name is from that of the continent. This is also the name of a moon of Jupiter. Europa is a name that can be used for baby girls born in Europe, Greek Mythology enthusiasts, parents looking for a unique name, and parents who are fond of names that symbolize strength and elegance.

Zodiac Sign of Europa: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Europa:

E: Entertain,Exaggerate,Enliven,Expressive,Environment,Enlighten

U: Utopia,Understanding,Universality,Undermining,Unity

R: Rational,Reason,Restless,Resourceful

O: Obsessive,Organized,Obsolete,Obstinate,Ostentatious

P: Political,Passive,Particular,Pensive,Partnership

A: Ambitious,Argumentative,Aggressive,Angry,Action,Assertive

Europa is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Europa (Female)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: Wide eyes

Other Forms: Europe, Eurupa


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