'amazon' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'Amazōn', where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'mazos' meant 'breast', referring to the myth that Amazons cut off one breast to better use a bow.

'Amazōn' transformed into the Latin word 'Amazon', and eventually became the modern English word 'amazon'.

Initially, it referred to a mythical race of warrior women, but over time it evolved to describe any tall, strong woman.