Zealand is a gender-neutral name of English origin that means "From The Sea Land." The name is derived from the largest and most populous island in Denmark, which is connected to other islands and regions through various bridges and links. The island is home to the capital city of Denmark, Copenhagen, and several other significant cities. Historically, Zealand played a crucial role in the early settlements of tribal Danes and Jutes, and it has been associated with important religious and political centers. In Norse mythology, the island was created by the goddess Gefjun. Zealand's geographical features include its irregular shape and its connection to other Danish islands and mainland through bridges and links. The island also lends its name to a geological era, the Selandian era of the Paleocene. Despite its historical significance, the name Zealand has no etymological relations to the island nation of New Zealand, which is named after the Dutch province of Zeeland.