Moons of Jupiter
By Gigi97
Updated Sat May 20 2023
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You may have heard of Io, Callisto and Europa; but did you know they're 67 moons orbiting Jupiter. Most of these have names derived from ancient Greek and Roman mythology; some are pretty, some are quirky, some are disturbing, and some hold potential as baby names. P.s. Please don't name your kids Ganymede, Harpalyke or Megaclite.
- Adrastea
- Aitne
- Amalthea
- Ananke
- Aoede
- Arche
- Autonoe
- Callisto
Origin:
Greek mythologyMeaning:
"most beautiful"Description:
Best known as one of the moons of Jupiter, Callisto was a nymph coveted by Zeus who was turned into a bear by Hera, becoming the Great Bear (Ursa Major) constellation.
- Callirrhoe
- Carme
- Carpo
- Chaldene
- Cyllene
- Dia
Origin:
Mbama, Sanskrit, Latin, and SpanishMeaning:
"love; lamp; heavenly; day"Description:
A sweet and simple multicultural choice which has several different meanings and origins.
- Elara
Origin:
Greek mythology nameMeaning:
"hazelnut, spear"Description:
In Greek mythology, Elara was a lover of Zeus who gave birth to a giant son (ouch); it's also the name of one of the moons of Jupiter, giving it a celestial feel. Possibly derived from the Greek alara meaning "hazelnut" or "spear", it combines that favorite El- beginning with the popular -ara ending of Clara, Lara, and Amara, making it an all round appealing choice. Currently in the UK Top 1000, and on the rise in the US, it could be a fresher or less popular alternative to Ella, Lyra, or Laura.
- Erinome
- Euanthe
- Eukelade
- Euporie
- Europa