ETo

Eto is a spelling used for multiple, unrelated purposes. It can be a Japanese surname or given name, a romanization of different names or words, and an acronym in various English-language contexts. Because it is used in different languages and cultures, there is no single origin or meaning that applies to all uses.

In military history, ETO most commonly refers to the European Theater of Operations, the Allied command in World War II that covered Western Europe. In official documentation and maps, ETO describes the theater from the invasion of Normandy in 1944 through the German surrender in 1945, and it is associated with operations planned and executed under Allied leadership.

In popular culture, Eto is the name of a character in the Japanese manga and anime Tokyo Ghoul. Eto Kirishima, also known as the One-Eyed Owl, is a major figure within the series.

As a personal name, Eto is a Japanese surname, sometimes romanized as Eto or Etō. It appears across different media and in the names of real individuals in Japan and diaspora communities. Notable bearers vary across time and field.

The term's use as an acronym or name can also occur in other domains, but such uses are typically specific to a particular organization or work and are not universally standardized.