'Europe' originates from Ancient Greek, specifically the word 'Εὐρώπη' (Eurṓpē), where 'eur-' meant 'wide' and 'ōps' meant 'face.'

'Εὐρώπη' transformed into the Latin word 'Europa,' and eventually became the modern English word 'Europe.'

Initially, it referred to a mythological figure, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a continent.