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Europa

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Pronounced yoo-ROH-puh /juˈro.pə/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Europa, variously 'wide face; broad' (eurys, 'wide', + ops, 'face') or from a Semitic root, 'the west/sunset'; the Phoenician princess carried off by Zeus (as a bull), who gave her name to Europe; routes layered; we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: Wide face; broad: Europa is a Phoenician princess of myth. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'yoo-ROH-puh'). We note the myth.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Europa, variously 'wide face; broad' (eurys, 'wide', + ops, 'face') or from a Semitic root, 'the west/sunset'; the Phoenician princess carried off by Zeus (as a bull), who gave her name to Europe; routes layered; we note the myth
U.S. rank (2017)#16631
2017 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Europa comes from the Greek Europa, variously 'wide face; broad' (eurys, 'wide', + ops, 'face') or from a Semitic root, 'the west/sunset'; the Phoenician princess carried off by Zeus, who gave her name to Europe (routes layered, which we note the myth). A lyrical, classic name (said 'yoo-ROH-puh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (also a moon of Jupiter and the continent). Rare, wide-face at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Europa is variously 'wide face; broad' in Greek — the Phoenician princess carried off by Zeus (as a bull), who gave her name to the continent of Europe — a lyrical, storied name (the routes are layered, which we note the myth; said 'yoo-ROH-puh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Europa — Greek mythology; routes layered

Variations

EuropeEvropa

Nicknames

Ropa

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If you like Europa…

Danae— a fellow love of Zeus
Leda— a companion love of Zeus
Eleni— another mythology pick
Elyssa— the same mythology feel
Elektra— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Europa mean?

Europa is Greek, variously 'wide face; broad'; the princess carried off by Zeus who gave her name to Europe. The routes are layered. We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Europa?

It's said yoo-ROH-puh /juˈro.pə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Europa a boy or girl name?

Europa is a girl's name.

How popular is Europa?

Europa is a very rare name in the U.S.

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