Motu

Motu is a term that can refer to several unrelated subjects in anthropology, linguistics, geography, and technology.

In Papua New Guinea, the Motu are an indigenous ethnolinguistic group living on the Motu-Koitabu Islands near Port Moresby. Their language, Motu, is an Austronesian language spoken by many Motu people and widely used in the Port Moresby area. It has multiple dialects and has historically served as a lingua franca in surrounding regions.

Geographically, Motu appears as the name of several small islands or coastal localities in the Pacific. The use of Motu in these place names reflects local linguistic traditions, and the term appears in various Melanesian toponyms across the region.

In technology and media, MOTU is an acronym for Mark of the Unicorn, a company that designs and manufactures audio hardware and software. The brand is known for products such as audio interfaces, digital audio workstations, and related equipment used in professional and home recording studios.