the 4th largest of Jupiter's satellites; covered with a smooth shell of frozen water
"Europa, the fourth largest moon of Jupiter, is distinguished by its smooth surface composed entirely of frozen water."
Several characters, most notably a Phoenician princess abducted to Crete by Zeus.
"In Greek mythology, Europa is described as a Phoenician princess who was abducted to Crete by the god Zeus in the form of a bull."
The word Europa comes from the ancient Greek mythological figure EurṢpē and entered English as a doublet of "Europe." It was originally used to refer to this specific goddess before becoming associated with the continent's name.