What does Europe mean

Europe means "wide gazing" or "broad of aspect".

How did Europe get its name?

The country got its name from the Greek roots "eur" which literally means broad and "op-"meaning eye. In mythology, by the ancient Greek, Europa, a Phoenician princess was believed to be abducted by Zeus after assuming the form of a white bull. Later, according to the mythology, Europa stood for central-north Greece. By 500 BC, Europa had been extended to the northlands encompassing the lands of which is now called "Europe".

(eur) = meaning broad (op) = meaning eye so Europe = "broad gazing"