Europa is the name for Europe in Latin and several other languages. The name of Europa is of uncertain etymology, one theory suggests that it is derived from the Greek roots meaning broad (εὐρ(υ)- eur(u)-) and eye (ὤψ/ὠπ-/ὀπτ- ōps/ōp-/op(t)-), hence Eurṓpē, "wide-gazing", "broad of aspect". Most major world languages use words derived from "Europa" to refer to the "continent" (peninsula).
n ancient Greek mythology, Europa was a Phoenician princess whom Zeus abducted after assuming the form of a dazzling white bull. .
