What is the name of Wonder Woman's home island?

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Wonder Woman’s home island is Themyscira.

Themyscira is the hidden island nation ruled by Queen Hippolyta and inhabited by the Amazons, the warrior women of Wonder Woman’s mythology. It is also called Paradise Island, especially in earlier comic-book stories. Diana was raised there before leaving to represent the Amazons in the outside world, often called “Man’s World.”

The island first appeared as Paradise Island in All Star Comics #8, published in 1941. The name Themyscira became prominent later, and it echoes Themiscyra, the legendary city associated with the Amazons in Greek mythology. In DC stories, the island is protected by divine magic and has sometimes been located or portrayed differently across continuity changes.

A common mix-up is confusing Themyscira with Atlantis, another important fictional location. Atlantis is associated with Aquaman, while Themyscira is Wonder Woman’s Amazon homeland. The name may also refer to both the island nation and its principal city, depending on the version of the story.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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