Historically it has been also known as the Great Sirte or Greater Syrtis (Latin: Syrtis Major, Greek: Σύρτις μεγάλη, contrasting with Syrtis Minor in Tunisia).
Historicamente tamén coñeceuse como o Gran Sirte ou Greater Syrtis (Latín: Syrtis Major, Grego: Σύρτις μεγάλη, que contrasta con Syrtis Minor en Tunicia).