Aetna
/ˈiːt.nə/noun
Aetna is the classical name of Mount Etna in Sicily, an active volcano.
Did you know?In Greek myth, Mount Aetna was imagined as a prison or forge of fire beneath the earth, linking the name forever to volcanic power and divine punishment.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Αἴτνη
“The name of Mount Etna in Sicily, associated with fire and volcanic activity”
Latin
Latin
Aetna
“The Roman form of the mountain’s name”
Late Latin / Medieval
Latin
etna
“The volcano in Sicily, often cited in classical and medieval texts”
Modern English
English
Aetna
“The standard English name for Mount Etna; also used as a proper name”