Europe

Europe Meaning & Origin

About Europe
The name "Europe" originates from Greek mythology, specifically from the story of Europa. Europa was a Phoenician princess who was abducted by Zeus, the king of the gods, in the form of a bull. The name "Europe" is derived from Europa's name and has come to represent the continent that is located to the west of Asia and to the north of Africa. It is one of the seven continents of the world and is known for its rich history, diverse cultures, and significant global influence.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Europe are female.

Europe Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -33.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARP
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E06010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y UH1 R AH0 P
🌐 IPA
/ˈjʊrəp/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Europe in Braille

Here's how to represent Europe in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Europe in braille

How to Spell the Name Europe in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Europe using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Europe in sign language

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