Kuty

Kuty is a toponym used for several small settlements in Eastern Europe. The name appears in Slavic-language contexts and is found in historical and contemporary map records. The etymology is not certain; it may derive from a root referring to geographic features such as corners, bends, or boundaries, but as a toponym it is attested primarily in local place names rather than as a common noun in modern languages.

Geography and usage: There are multiple localities named Kuty across Eastern Europe, reflecting the prevalence of short, simple toponyms in borderlands and rural areas. The most commonly cited instance is a village in western Ukraine located near the historically active corridor between Ukraine and Poland. In other cases, Kuty appears in historical descriptions of borderlands and regional administration. The exact status and population of these places vary by country and period.

Other uses: Beyond geography, Kuty is also encountered as a surname in Slavic-speaking areas. Spelling and transliteration vary with language, reflecting differences between Cyrillic and Latin scripts and between Polish, Ukrainian, and other alphabets that have influenced the region.