'Amazon' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'Amazones', where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'mazos' meant 'breast', referring to the myth that Amazons removed a breast to better wield a bow.

'Amazones' 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 large, strong woman.