Type Body of Water
Usage English
Meaning & History
From Greek Ἀτλαντικός (Atlantikos), derived from the name of the mythical island of Atlantis. Greek writers used this name to refer to the waters beyond the Pillars of Hercules (the Strait of Gibraltar).
Related Names
Other Languages & CulturesAtlantikos(Ancient Greek) Atlanticus(Ancient Roman) Atlantis(Greek Mythology)
Entry added April 25, 2021